65% of #bisexual #daters #experience #QueerImposterSyndrome.

We spoke to #Hinge’s #NFAQ #expert #NinaHaines about how to #combat #fears about #dating as a #bi-#person.

#Women #Bisexuals #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #OnlineDating #Representation #Culture

https://diva-magazine.com/2023/10/17/hinge-bisexual-daters-experience-queer-imposter-syndrome/

The more that I sit with #shame, the more that I think it's really a manifestation of #DisenfranchisedGrief. It's the loss you mourn that society or someone tells you you're not allowed to have. It's #sadness denied to you. So of course you're going to turn that sadness inward and blame yourself—you think there must be something wrong with you that you feel sad about something the world tells you that you have no right to be sad about.

I'm not sure I'm at the point yet where I can tell you what happens when you fully acknowledge and mourn that #grief, but maybe, if you're mired in shame and can't see a way out, ask yourself what you're #grieving.

And take care of and be gentle with yourselves, as much as you are able! It's a tough world out there!

#Mourning #RandomThoughts #MentalHealth #Feelings #Emotions #ImposterSyndrome #QueerImposterSyndrome

Last year at my community's #Pride festival, I only showed up for a few minutes before I went home. My #QueerImposterSyndrome got the better of me, I was the only one wearing a mask, and I just felt like I didn't belong.

This year at my community's #PrideMonth festival, I walked around masked with fellow #queer, #CovidCautious friends, reconnected with some folks I used to know through #EconomicJustice organizing, and listened to music by some awesome, local #LGBTQ singer-songwriters.

For anyone who's #Questioning their #SexualOrientation, #Sexuality, or #GenderIdentity, or wondering if it's too late to come out or if #ComingOutAsAnAdult is worth it, it can be really, really hard, and I want to acknowledge that. It can be lonely (though I wish it weren't!). Some days will be more difficult than others, but it can also get better and it can be worth it.

Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈 💗💜💙😷

#Bisexual #Bisexuality #CovidIsNotOver #WearAMask #ComingOut

Going to do something "scary to me although objectively not scary at all and may even be fun" this evening. Please send good vibes!

#FaceYourFears #Courage #Confidence #SocialAnxiety #QueerImposterSyndrome