Just because you've given up on your pronouns, presentation, etc. being respected in the past, doesn't mean that you need to continue to let it go.

You can change your mind about what you're comfortable with. You can tell people what you need in a relationship with you.

The ones who care about you will try, in earnest, to respect your needs.

#TransPride #NonBinaryPride #pronouns #GenderPresentation

You're probably going to have to try out a few things before you find your version of "nonbinary."

New styles, names, pronouns, even medical steps are things you might consider. That's okay. With most things you have to explore and experiment in order to learn.

Enjoy the experiences!

#NonBinaryPositivity #NonBinaryPride #NonBinary #GenderPresentation #GenderAffirmingCare

Nonbinary people can wear anything and still be nonbinary.

So, if there's some piece of clothing, an accessory, jewelry, etc. that you like, then wear it (keeping issues of safety in mind, of course).

You, a nonbinary person, of all people should know that rules are meant to be broken.

#NonBinaryPositivity #NonBinaryPride #NonBinary #appearance #GenderPresentation

Jalan and I were talking to Dragonlet (8) about gender, using the Genderbread Person model. The timing is influenced by Dragonlet recently coming out to us as nonbinary.

Among other things, the model separates out Gender Presentation.

So I said that I have a fluid gender presentation, as I wear skirts as often as not and blouses with them when I can (I don't have enough), even though my gender identity is male.

Jalan pointed out that genderfuck might actually be more apt.

I reflected that one of my favorite looks is black pencil skirt, black hose, and very red blouse with matching nail polish, but I wear that in combination with shaved head and full beard, and I don't give a damn that I've got a belly and no breasts or butt.

Yeah, she's not wrong.

Hashtags follow
#Genderbread #GenderbreadPerson #nonbinary #Genderfuck #GenderPresentation

Nobody "looks like" anything. There is no such thing as "looking gay" or "looking straight" and to assume facts about a person based purely on their presentation is to do them a disservice.

Presentation, just like Gender and Orientation, are a spectrum. Yes, you can be #gay and dress #femme, or you could still be straight and dress #femme. #enby and my fellow #agender peeps don't owe you #androgyny simply for being between or outside of the gender binary.

And for the love of all that is holy, please do not assume a person is #trans simply because their AGAB does not match their presentation.

#Queer #LGBTQIA #LGBT #GenderPresentation #Agender #Gender #GenderBinary #QueerProgress #Demigender #NonBinary #GenderSpectrum #genderspec #trans #FreedomOfExpression #Bigender #Pangender #Omnigender #Genderqueer

"That guy in the pink shorts looks like if Ryan Reynolds and Benedict Cumberbatch had a child who did drag."

-- 14yo making #airport observations

Note 1: none of this was derogatory. Said kid likes both actors and was admiring the person's fashion, "gorgeous eyelashes", and "soulful eyes." Being able to pull off drag is a badge of honor for this child.

Note 2: Setting the scene - to me the guy appeared solidly masculine-presenting: a 20something cis man with a good bit of Miami Vice in his fashion choices.

#ShitMyKidSays #fashion #eyes #genderpresentation

What is the actual function of gender being on ID cards in a society that doesn't have specific laws around gender presentation?

#gender #sociology #genderPresentation

It's hard and often dangerous to be yourself as a nonbinary person.

The way you dress or otherwise present yourself now might be more authentic, but it comes with a price. You shouldn't have to pay it, but, nonetheless, you must.

It's alright to grieve the loss of respect you once received from strangers. The new love you're shown by other queer and lgbtq people will help heal you.

#nonbinarypositivity #nonbinarypride #nonbinary #genderpresentation #exorsexism

You're nonbinary even if you "look cis" according to some.

Nonbinary people take many forms, many of which are dissimilar from each other. Your appearance is simply another normal variation.

You have nothing to prove.

#nonbinarypositivity #nonbinarypride #nonbinary #exorsexism #genderpresentation

You can be nonbinary and express it in unlimited ways.

All options, orientations, and flavors are yours to experiment with or use as you like.

Enjoy yourself boldly.

#nonbinarypositivity #nonbinarypride #nonbinary #appearance #genderpresentation