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Welcome to non_binary
What is this space?
non_binary is a community created to serve the practical and metaphysical needs of people with non-binary genders and/or identities.
Why is it necessary?
Through many years of participation in online communities for gender and sexual minorities, I have seen a narrative emerge for how to "do" genderqueer in a way that is more useful to mainstream trans activism than it is to non-binary people. People who do not fit this narrative find it hard to find support or answers for their questions, and often drop out of participation or simply stop talking about the non-binary aspects of their identities and lives. Over time this has impoverished the discussion and resources available for non-binary people.
My intention with this community is to re-start these discussions and build a resource base that is helpful and relevant to people living day-to-day with a non-binary identity.
Who is it for?
Anyone whose identity contains non-binary aspects: past or present, public or private, gender or sex, or all of the above. For example, anyone who:
What can you expect?
My hope is to build an active, varied community capable of providing the support, resources and good discussion that are currently lacking on non-binary topics.
Notes on behavior
I want this to be a useful space, not necessarily a 100% safe one.
Because these things are personal and hard to talk about, and because this is intended to be a smaller, more intimate space, I would ask that you give others the benefit of the doubt when they say something that upsets you. I absolutely support expressing yourself if you are hurt, angry, or triggered; however, please refrain from personal attacks and derailing. On the flip side, if someone expresses that you've said something hurtful, just back up. If you're here, I'm going to assume you're posting in good faith and that you didn't intend to harm. So if you do, I expect you to take steps to minimize that harm. I have every expectation that posting with sincerity and thoughtfulness will minimize the drama and maximize the benefits for everyone.
non_binary is a community created to serve the practical and metaphysical needs of people with non-binary genders and/or identities.
Why is it necessary?
Through many years of participation in online communities for gender and sexual minorities, I have seen a narrative emerge for how to "do" genderqueer in a way that is more useful to mainstream trans activism than it is to non-binary people. People who do not fit this narrative find it hard to find support or answers for their questions, and often drop out of participation or simply stop talking about the non-binary aspects of their identities and lives. Over time this has impoverished the discussion and resources available for non-binary people.
My intention with this community is to re-start these discussions and build a resource base that is helpful and relevant to people living day-to-day with a non-binary identity.
Who is it for?
Anyone whose identity contains non-binary aspects: past or present, public or private, gender or sex, or all of the above. For example, anyone who:
- Used to feel non-binary but who has shifted to a binary identification and isn't sure how to handle their past.
- Is or was previously binary but feels as though they may be non-binary and needs support working through that.
- Has a binary identity but is visibly gender-variant and has to deal with the implications of that.
- Has a non-binary identity but passes as binary and deals with erasure.
- Doesn't know how to navigate the gatekeeper system to get the aspects of transition they need.
- Has trouble socializing and dating due to being non-binary.
- Is dealing with chronic disease, disability, aging, or other long-term medical concerns that can be complicated by being non-binary.
- Is experiencing career difficulties as a result of being non-binary.
- Experiences social or body dysphoria, internalized oppression, and/or intersecting oppressions.
- Has trouble getting involved with local community and activism as a result of being non-binary.
- Is frustrated by mainstream trans discussions that actively or passively exclude you.
What can you expect?
My hope is to build an active, varied community capable of providing the support, resources and good discussion that are currently lacking on non-binary topics.
Notes on behavior
I want this to be a useful space, not necessarily a 100% safe one.
Because these things are personal and hard to talk about, and because this is intended to be a smaller, more intimate space, I would ask that you give others the benefit of the doubt when they say something that upsets you. I absolutely support expressing yourself if you are hurt, angry, or triggered; however, please refrain from personal attacks and derailing. On the flip side, if someone expresses that you've said something hurtful, just back up. If you're here, I'm going to assume you're posting in good faith and that you didn't intend to harm. So if you do, I expect you to take steps to minimize that harm. I have every expectation that posting with sincerity and thoughtfulness will minimize the drama and maximize the benefits for everyone.