The queer corner

Lisnaholic · 10-19-2020, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ribbons

Thanks, Lisna. Yes, I agree that my great-uncle was making a very brave statement. I wish I knew him. I'm sorry to learn of the circumstances of your uncle's death and how such information gets suppressed in families, with negative connotations. As you stated, "the guy's entire life reduced to one sentence." May your uncle rest in peace. He has a wonderful nephew in you.

Thanks for that kind comment, ribbons. I appreciate those last two sentences very much indeed.
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I avoid handing out unwanted old-timer's advice on MB, but if I were to say anything, it would include this:
All you young-uns ! Ask about your family history, because one day you will be the custodians of it. Find out from your (grand)parents and draw a family tree. If you don't, that information will just disappear; it will cease to be available. So write it down, even if it's boring to you today. You, or someone else may find it interesting tomorrow.

**Marie Monday** · 10-18-2020, 06:47 AM

Not poorly articulated at all! Also I relate to what you said about your sexuality when you were in kindergarten: if I had known being gay was a thing back then I'd probably have come out when I was four. I'm actually amazed that some people around me didn't notice even then

ribbons · 10-18-2020, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Marie Monday

Not poorly articulated at all! Also I relate to what you said about your sexuality when you were in kindergarten: if I had known being gay was a thing back then I'd probably have come out when I was four. I'm actually amazed that some people around me didn't notice even then

I was in love with a girl in kindergarten who used to cry every day. I felt very protective of her and we became friends. I definitely had *stirrings* toward her. One day she told her of her longing to have a Barbie doll (I don't think her family had much money), so I actually took one of my sister's old Barbie dolls in a gold lamé dress and gave it to her to stop her from crying (my sister later found out the doll was missing and I had to confess, lol).

The Batlord · 10-18-2020, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ribbons

I was in love with a girl in kindergarten who used to cry every day. I felt very protective of her and we became friends. I definitely had *stirrings* toward her. One day she told her of her longing to have a Barbie doll (I don't think her family had much money), so I actually took one of my sister's old Barbie dolls in a gold lamé dress and gave it to her to stop her from crying (my sister later found out the doll was missing and I had to confess, lol).

**Marie Monday** · 10-18-2020, 07:37 AM

I'm sorry to hear about your family's attitude towards lgbt things

That kindergarten story is adorible though, I vividly remember having a toddler crush on a girl with huge bambi eyes. Meanwhile a boy had a crush on me and decided that I was his girlfriend and I just sort of awkwardly acquiesced. I've been part of a toddler love triangle.

Lisnaholic · 10-18-2020, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Marie Monday

I've been part of a toddler love triangle.

I can't wait to see the romantic comedy movie Marie!

ribbons · 10-19-2020, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Marie Monday

I vividly remember having a toddler crush on a girl with huge bambi eyes. Meanwhile a boy had a crush on me and decided that I was his girlfriend and I just sort of awkwardly acquiesced. I've been part of a toddler love triangle.

Well, it goes to show you were always a heartbreaker.

**Marie Monday** · 10-18-2020, 08:17 AM

Lol more like romantic tragedy

**Marie Monday** · 10-19-2020, 10:53 AM

You're very right about not needing to experiment to know your sexuality; it was the same for me. I experimented the other way: I did make out with a guy while I was closeted but knew I was gay, just out of curiosity. I felt nothing, then it occurred to me that it might have just been the particular guy I didn't like and I needed a larger sample size, so i made out with another one and still felt nothing. It was all very scientific

, I've never had any sexual experience with guys since

ribbons · 10-19-2020, 11:02 AM

A "larger sample size" LOL. I guarantee you that someone will come along to ask if there was tongue involved in your experiments.

Was there?

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ribbons Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,265	A "larger sample size" LOL. I guarantee you that someone will come along to ask if there was tongue involved in your experiments. Was there?