One of the hardest things about being bisexual is constantly feeling excluded, invalidated, and like you don’t really “count.” From both queer and straight people, we hear about how we’re faking it, how we just need to choose, or how we’re going through a phase. As a result, we find strength in numbers and within the bi community, because the LGBTQ community as a whole just doesn’t always cut it.
The #BiCommunityMeans hashtag is bringing to light what it really means to be a part of the bi community, and it’s so important. Here are a few of our favorite tweets!
1. Challenging each other, and ourselves
#BiCommunityMeans challenging societal status quo on so many levels, but we only challenge ourselves to love more, support more, heal more.
— Larker Anthology (@LarkerAnthology) August 23, 2016
2. Being supported
#bicommunitymeans being supported leaving queer spaces who won't change their exclusionary language (e.g. gay and lesbian)
— Crumpet Crumbs (@CrumpetCrumbs) August 23, 2016
3. Validating each other
#BiCommunityMeans reassuring people who are:
Questioning.
Don't feel (queer) enough.
Don't feel comfortable/welcomed in LG spaces.— Steph (@Radgryd) August 23, 2016
4. Open communication
#BiCommunityMeans simply being there for each other. Having someone to talk to. Having people who understand. pic.twitter.com/xOv1Wu5qlP
— Steph (@Radgryd) August 22, 2016
5. Focusing on the needs of bi folks
#bicommunitymeans OURS. FOR US! We're not an add-on, an afterthought, just acronym lip-service.
— xanna (@planetxanna) August 22, 2016
6. Being connected all over the world
#bicommunitymeans Knowing you have family all over the world who you don't have to explain yourself too.
— The BiCast (@TheBiCast) August 22, 2016
7. Not doubting bisexuality
#bicommunitymeans permission to speak freely abt love/relationships w/ ppl of multi genders w/out being accused of an attention grab
— BiRevgal (@BiRevgal) August 22, 2016
8. Finding a safe space
#Bicommunitymeans finding a safe space for the nagging doubt (am I really bi?) and have shown me nothing but love and patience
— Shannon (@ShannonAber) August 22, 2016
9. Not being afraid
#bicommunitymeans not being scared to say you're bi.
— Libby (@monstrousfemme) August 22, 2016
10. Knowing there’s nothing wrong with you
#bicommunitymeans being yourself, feeling 'normal', not having to explain 'how it works', not being a label, being around people who get it
— Tilly Peanut (@PeanutTilly) August 22, 2016
11. Finding love and inclusion
#bicommunitymeans finding your soul mate because you realised bisexual women would be more likely to love and accept you as a trans woman
— Ruth Mills (@ruthmills) August 22, 2016
12. And finally, the tweet that started it all, finding hope.
#bicommunitymeans bisexual activists fighting for any scrap they can get but wonderful orgs like @BIWOC and @Biscuitmag giving people hope
— Stephanie Farnsworth (@StephFarnsworth) August 22, 2016
Read the rest of the tweets by scrolling through the tag! And tell us: what does bi community mean to you? Share your thoughts with us in the comments and on Twitter!
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