Honestly, I do not know why people don’t think before they speak. I do my best to make my words into a statement that won’t hurt someone’s feelings, and I do not know why others do not do the same. This can be tricky sometimes, but prudence, folks!!! What folks don’t understand is that I am a person, no matter my preference or faith, and I’m tired of being labeled. It does not feel good to have people hurling words at me that are frightfully shortsighted and hurtful. Everyone’s had this happen at some point or another in their lives, and those of us who have multiple parts of their life be “abnormal” for certain reasons only the current social norms can control or dictate are bound to get burned, which is why I admire blogs like SexAbility and Alterophobia for their positivity and their work in getting these “isms” abolished.
I have certain things I say to people when they attack me for my beliefs or looks, and here are a few.
On my weight…
Them: ”Boy, you could certainly stand to lose a few pounds, couldn’t you?”
Me: *insert raised eyebrow and sarcasm* ”You could stand to lose your closedminded rudeness, now couldn’t you?”
On my bisexuality, if it comes up…
Them: ”Isn’t wanting both worlds selfish?”
Me: ”Oh certainly, it’s selfish… If it’s selfish to enjoy love, yes it’s selfish!”
On my faith…
Them: *placing hands on my shoulders* ”Have you found Jesus?!”
Me: *staring them in the eye, not flinching, straight face* ”Oh Goddess Almighty, do you mean to tell me that you people have lost your Lord and Saviour… Again?!?! What are we going to do with you?”
As you can see, my soul was removed to make room for all this sarcasm… And generally, when it comes to sensitive topics, people are generally like slinkies… Basically useless but it’s so much fun to watch them fall down the stairs. I may be cruel in saying this, but words can be like daggers when properly placed and spoken. I’m always terrified I’ll offend someone; I wish others would extend me this courtesy.
