realsusanhart:
“It’s one thing to use it for yourself, but when you’re a semi-public figure, it might be taken for a publicity stunt, and that’s the last thing I want. Good for her, though. It’s hard for trans folks to stand up for ourselves sometimes - trans women in particular. We’re the ones that threaten people most, I think.” Susan smiles broadly at the intimation that they are part of the aforementioned ‘community’: it’s seldom she meets other polyamorous people outside the province of the internet.
“It is, at that. Poly representation is way behind the curve when it comes to our presence in the media. At best, we get shit like ‘Sister Wives’ or ‘Escaping Polygamy’ - which, I don’t need to tell you, is far from the same thing.”
“I suppose it is, especially if you aren’t cis or straight. Because god forbid we stand up for ourselves and not have it be taken as attention seeking when someone else can do the bare minimum and get praised for it” Rowan agreed, rolling their eyes, the topic one of the few that wasn’t affected by their seemingly eternal rose colored glasses. “But yes, luckily this was back in New York, so we had a solid community to support her and offer defense as well. One of the biggest things I miss about moving away really.” They sighed, before matching her smile, glad to have found someone beyond Kali who was able to understand at the same level. “Ugh, don’t even mention those to me. Honestly, cable television is such trash with any identity that isn’t cishet. I mean, one trans person appears on a reality show, or they have a gay wedding on say yes to the dress, and everyone loses their minds. It’s so tiring, and a huge issue on how we’re seen” Rowan agreed, eyes rolling.