I adore being “cringe”.
Have you seen the looks on the faces of people who also are “cringey” once they realize you’re not going to ever judge them? That you’re a person who’s been tormented before, so you’re empathetic?
And the looks on the faces of those who do believe you’re being “cringe”, when they understand you’re not embarrassed, that you don’t fear their judgement. A gear shifts.
It’s like realizing someone you know is gay when you’ve been weary of gay people. They’re a person you love, so if you’re open-minded, you’ll change. You start becoming better.
I could give a million examples. But for now, I’ll just say that I feel so free.
I myself may not have a wonderful amount of rights in my country, but I feel so incredibly fortunate to have who I do, and to express myself through ways I love.
And for those who are neutral on these situations, please support those who are being themselves. Indulging in the interest, just listening, will promise you a friend for life.
Please, be proud of who you are if you’ll be safe. Take the first step so others will join you.
It may not feel like they will, but they will. I can always confirm this. People will surprise you.
Like I always say, “Do it first, so the people after you can do it as well.”
“Do it for the girlies that can’t.” Gender-neutrally, of course.
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