acbreid: Call for submissions: Aporia vol. 1: An inquisition into the experience of power and identity —— This is it! My first zine. I am looking for submissions of all kinds (drawings, comics, paintings, photography, poetry, essays, short stories, rants, etc.). It has to fit into a black & white zine and also fit with this volume’s theme, “experience of power and identity,” with an emphasis on experience.  I am aiming to collect all submissions by July 15, so that I have time to edit the pieces and arrange it thoughtfully into one volume by sometime in August. Please contact me with questions and submissions via aporia.zine@gmail.com. If you are still working on ideas but want to contribute, email me and we’ll figure it out together. Looking forward to your submissions! -Alex Cb
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acbreid:

Call for submissions:

Aporia vol. 1: An inquisition into the experience of power and identity

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This is it! My first zine. I am looking for submissions of all kinds (drawings, comics, paintings, photography, poetry, essays, short stories, rants, etc.). It has to fit into a black & white zine and also fit with this volume’s theme, “experience of power and identity,” with an emphasis on experience. 

I am aiming to collect all submissions by July 15, so that I have time to edit the pieces and arrange it thoughtfully into one volume by sometime in August. Please contact me with questions and submissions via aporia.zine@gmail.com. If you are still working on ideas but want to contribute, email me and we’ll figure it out together.

Looking forward to your submissions!

-Alex Cb

(via queerunderallconditions)

Source: acbreid

SUBMISSION RESPONSES: Dysphoria & Personal Identity

In response to the ask located here: http://projectqueer.tumblr.com/post/13181341385/is-there-such-a-thing-as-identifying-as-the-gender-you
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  • Anonymous asked: To the other anon - it’s entirely possibly and I’ve been through three therapists in order to try and find some kind of reason for my dysphoria. I identify as female and physically I am a female, but my entire life I have felt like that’s just not it. Recently it’s been suggested that I’m agendered, and my female identity comes largely from having grown up being *told* that female is what I am. Try and seek out a therapist or speak to your GP about a referral for one, you’re not alone! <3 
  • Anonymous asked: i think i have similar feelings as that anon. i’ve always identified as the gender i was born into but have always wondered about being of the opposite sex as well. to the extent that if i were in a sexual relationship i think i would be very interested in the use of a harness. but i’ve never known what to call it. i almost assumed it was a natural curiosity until i got shamed about it in conversation.
  • v3ga5 asked: I sort of understand anon, i think. I was both male, and i love being a male… but i would love to have a female’s body :s i don’t know how to explain it

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Hello folks,

Thank you so much for sharing your personal stories and ideas for the anon who inquired about their personal identity. Let’s keep this discussion open.

If you would like to share YOUR personal story or advice relating to this issue, please do so, and I will add it here.

Sincerely,

Riley (PQ creator/editor)

ANONYMOUS QUESTION:

Since this question was a two-part ask, I decided to put the ask in full here - and make this particular question rebloggable for those interested.

Anonymous asked: Since Bisexuality Vs Pansexuality has come up tonight it seems, I’ve been struggling with something along those lines for a while. I thought I’d broach the subject here. I’ve always identified as bisexual. I like men and women. But lately I’ve been wondering if I should start using the term pansexual, since as I’ve heard it described as just being attracted to everybody, regardless of the gender binary.

Now I’ve got trans friends, and I see them as their preferred pronoun. Meaning as a man or as a woman. But then as I became more aware of the LGBT community as a whole, I became aware that there IS an in between. People who don’t really identify as either and I wondered, what about those people? Honestly, I’m attracted to who I’m attracted to, and body parts don’t really matter to me. And capable of loving anyone really.

So SHOULD I switch over? I just don’t really know.

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Hello there anon,

I have responded to similar questions before, and my answer remains mostly the same. Only YOU can decide who and what you truly are. It is solely up to you to define yourself. Therefore, only you can decide your true identity and who you are or are not attracted to.

I have no right to comment on who you are or are not attracted to or anything of the sort.

The best advice I can give is to not stress about your identity too much. Take your time to come into your own. Refer to yourself however YOU feel comfortable doing so.

Again, the decision is only up to you. Never let anyone else tell you who you are or should be - or anything of that sort.

Sincerely,

Riley (PQ creator/editor)

solemnhypnotik: Hey folks!! I have decided to update folks who follow my tumblr and keep you all informed about my trans* identity/status. Basically, I will discuss all things involving being trans* - whether that is information regarding: sex, sexuality, social constructs about gender/gender roles, pronoun usage, dysphoria, body hair, androgyny, social interaction, cissexism, life in general, etc. To view my first trans* update (on body hair), go here. Cheers, Riley P.S. Feel free to send me update topic ideas or requests!!
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solemnhypnotik:

Hey folks!!

I have decided to update folks who follow my tumblr and keep you all informed about my trans* identity/status.

Basically, I will discuss all things involving being trans* - whether that is information regarding: sex, sexuality, social constructs about gender/gender roles, pronoun usage, dysphoria, body hair, androgyny, social interaction, cissexism, life in general, etc.

To view my first trans* update (on body hair), go here.

Cheers,

Riley

P.S. Feel free to send me update topic ideas or requests!!

GENDERQUEER IDENTITIES: Coming out as Genderqueer?

gqid:

Since today is National Coming Out Day, I thought I’d ask - does anyone have advice for coming out as genderqueer (approaches, resources to recommend for people who are new to the concept, cautionary advice, etc.)?

I would like to add that no one should ever feel pressured or think that they must