7 Cosas Ridículas que no hay que decir a gente Bisexual December 29, 2019 by Liz Green and Ana Maroto Leave a Comment A lo largo de los años he sido objeto de muchas observaciones bifóbicas. La bifobia no es solo una expresión específica de homofobia para las personas que son “parcialmente” gays. La bifobia viene de la comunidad queer y heterosexual, y en mi experiencia, es una expresión del pensamiento y/o binario que puede ser muy destructivo para nuestro mundo en muchas maneras. Las que … [Read more...]
7 Ridiculous Things NOT to Say to Bisexual Folks October 24, 2017 by Liz Green Leave a Comment Over the years, I have been subjected to many biphobic remarks. Biphobia comes from the queer community and straight community alike. In my experience, it's an expression of binary and either/or thinking, which is destructive in so many ways. The below examples of biphobia aren't even the worst; they're just the most revealing of what the hidden prejudices are against bi … [Read more...]
3 Ways That The Foundation of Good Boundaries is Good Self-Care August 11, 2017 by Liz Green Leave a Comment 1. Hold your own boundaries: Heal yourself, heal your communities What is self-care? It can mean spiritual connection to whatever is bigger than us—the moon, the ocean, a forest, a community, a friendship, a partnership, a movement, a creative project. It can mean loving oneself with the tenderness and care you would give to a newborn. And part of it is giving … [Read more...]
Queer Versus Bi?: Why I’m Coming Back Around to “Bisexual” July 13, 2016 by Liz Green 1 Comment This article originally appeared in Foglifter April 2016 and is reprinted by permission. There’s a box where my anxiety lives. This box is on OK Cupid. To check, or not to check: “I do not want to see or be seen by straight people.” A friend of mine quipped that it is the most satisfying box to check on the internet. Maybe for them. For me it is fraught with tension and … [Read more...]
7 Lessons Losing My Cat Taught Me About Life and Love April 10, 2016 by Liz Green Leave a Comment First of all, I wouldn’t wish this experience on my worst enemy. It was certainly an accelerated growth period, but so is puberty and we all know that sucked. Second of all, I will relieve you of any anxiety and soften the pity-pathos-party by letting you know she did come back on her own. We are reunited and she is healthy and all is well. And before you tell me that this is … [Read more...]