OLBG & RLSH

This is my contribution to OutLateButGreat, the channel for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer people who have come out or are coming out of the closet "later" in life. I don't fit any of those categories, but I do have a contribution to the most recent topic.

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[GroddGuerrilla]

Master Legend = RLSHAH

...or 'Real Life Superhero Against Homosexuality'. It's hilarious when he says it's an "evil" he must destroy.

[elazarn2]

@GroddGuerrilla Really!? That's terrible. I wouldn't consider that super or heroic by any means. Also, the kind of super heroism I prefer (and intend to do) has little to do with banishing evil. It's rooted more in promoting good and filling in gaps in our society in education, welfare (lowercase w,) etc.

[SydneyTinker]

A fascinating point of view, and quite possibly our first video response from a "straight ally" (strange term, if accurate).

Although being trans isn't a textbook disability, its classification as a disorder, and its suicide rate, life-altering treatment process, etc. make me resonate with what you're saying here. I literally wouldn't be who I am today if not for how I've had to adapt to my condition. Thanks for your insight!

Mind reading, cood call. I could do a lot with that. :)

[elazarn2]

@SydneyTinker Thanks for the comment. I'm glad my insight is useful (even though the video and audio quality leave a lot to be desired.) I was actually looking through my Abnormal Psychology college textbook (my BA is in Psych) and it lists Gender Identity Disorder and related concepts as key terms (basically implying that they're conditions that can be solved with typical psychological interventions.) Who knew that I went to school in the Dark Ages? (1/2)

[elazarn2]

@SydneyTinker (2/2) Speaking of "straight allies," I'm thinking about a new topic for the channel. These are just some pieces of ideas: I'm curious about your experiences with different terminology. What do you find to be the best references to your sexual identities? The worst? Maybe you can dig a little deeper into that and formulate a solid topic that will elicit interesting responses.