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Nonbinary people are nonbinary regardless of who their partner, or partners, may be.
Nonbinary people don't spontaneously transform into whatever gender an onlooker decides is appropriate under any circumstances.
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If you want to use gendered words and language for yourself as a nonbinary person, then do it.
You can mix them, stick to a few, use the whole set and more. You can even favor language associated with your original assigned gender.
Do what you want to do.
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Nonbinary people can use she/her or he/him pronouns no matter their original assigned gender.
It is not a safe time to be brazenly nonbinary. However, now is a great time to be open about it, if you're able.
Bigots are trying to erase us in every way that they can.
Be loud enough that any ensuing silence is palpable. Shine bright enough that their cowardice and hate cannot hide.
Make life hard for them.
Being nonbinary is a beautiful, fascinating, and sometimes otherworldly experience.
The joys of it aren't restricted just to you, a nonbinary person, either. All the people who care for you get to brighten their lives with your nature.
Everyone has gifts, and so do you.
Nonbinary people are just that, people.
We buy groceries, do laundry, go to work, and all the other boring stuff that people do.
At the end of the day, it's all pretty "normal." It's just politics that blows things out of proportion.
You are worth taking care of your health as best as you are able.
Much of the world may try to make nonbinary people like you seem like a burden or nonexistent, and therefore unworthy of care.
But you're a member of a neighborhood, family, and/or friend group. Finally, you matter to other nonbinary people because you're one of us.
So keep yourself as healthy as you can for you and for the rest of us, too.
There might be a lot about your gender that you're uncertain about. Or, there could be specific things you want to do to feel more "you," but haven't done them just yet.
It's absolutely fine to want to make changes that will lead to a better life. However, don't wait until you've made those changes before living that life.
Change can happen along the way.
It's okay to change your mind about the specifics of your nonbinary identity.
There are so many microlabels, pronoun possibilities, and ways to present yourself that you'll probably to through a few varieties over the course of your life.
You're just as much a nonbinary person regardless.
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You can prefer having a primarily feminine or masculine presence as a nonbinary person.
Free yourself from gendered expectations of all kinds and enjoy being you.
Find ways to enjoy being nonbinary.
You've gone through so much to get to this point. You've more than earned some fun.
There's going to be overlap between nonbinary people as a group and different parts of the queer/lgbtq community.
Your experience as an individual nonbinary person with said overlap will not be the same as all nonbinary people.
We are not all the same. We don't even have to be similar. In fact, our differences contribute to a wider and more lovely community.
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Transitioning is a good thing.
It makes people happy in themselves and excited to be part of the world. It's a fascinating, beautiful and wonderfully human process that is worth celebrating.
It's good when people are able to access gender affirming care.
You don't have to match cis standards of beauty as a nonbinary person (no one must).
You can make your own beauty and you will succeed.
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It's important to remember that gender and sexuality labels are not personalities.
There are gentle and sensitive masculine people (for example), as well as tough and coarse feminine individuals. One's sense of style can be influenced by their identities, but not necessarily ruled by them.
You have so much freedom in choosing labels. Don't let stereotypes scare you away from one that feels right.
Nonbinary people really do take on a lot of forms.
Some may be opposites of each other. Others mix qualities and elements that, under other circumstances, rarely exist in one person.
We may struggle to understand one another at times due to such variety, but that's ok. It's our differences that make things interesting.
Finding the perfect labels can be nice, but it's not necessary.
There are plenty of people who use labels that seem conflicting. There are others who prefer general terms over precision. Some folks mix it up.
The labels you apply to yourself should improve your life, not fence it in.
Being nonbinary is something to be proud of, and there's no need to shy away from that feeling.
You're a lovely, powerful being unwilling to be snuffed out by centuries of bigotry.
You should be proud of it.
The first few weeks, months, even years and living with the truth of your nonbinary nature can be isolating. However, there are people out there who will love and care for you exactly as you are.
The world can seem like a dark place, but scattered throughout it are innumerable points of the brightest light.
All you need to do is look.
Sober nonbinary people are incredibly resiliant.
You've made it through so much already that you're proof of the strength of the human spirit.
You're not only a credit to our nonbinary community, but to humanity as a whole.
When someone says that there are too many pronouns these days, it’s like complaining that there are too many exoplanets and they’re all too different from Earth to be worth studying. It just shows how limited and fearful their view of the world is.
You can come out with labels that fit imperfectly.
Very few of us are completely certain about our labels, but it's okay to change them later.
Yes, some people might get confused. However, people are very adaptable. It's more important that you're comfortable.
There will probably be days where being nonbinary in a society built on the gender binary is too much to bear.
It's okay to withdraw for a time (as much as you're able) in order to regroup.
Rest is necessary in all aspects of life. The harder you work, the more rest you will need.
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You're nonbinary whether or not you transition.
You're still nonbinary if you start taking different hormones or have surgery to feel more at home in your skin. You're still nonbinary if your body is already how you need it to be.
You are nonbinary and so are your choices.
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Don't worry too much about what others think of your labels.
Much of the infighting and discussion about who gets to use which labels in what way is restricted to the anonymity of the internet.
There are exceptions, of course, but out in the world most people are far more relaxed.
Nonbinary butches are magnificent inspirations who bring tenderness and indomitable strength to our community.
Being nonbinary can be as desirable in a dating context as any other gender situation.
You don't need to "settle" or tolerate less than your binary counterparts, because being nonbinary is not detrimental to your love life.
Depending on who you're after, it can even be an asset.
Even if you choose a well-known label, you will still have to discover how you in particular use it.
Labels help you describe yourself. They don't (and usually shouldn't) tell you how to behave.
You're free to wear them in your own way.
Fitness is for nonbinary people, too.
Yes, there are gendered facilities, spaces, programs, and clubs that leave no space for us. But we are welcomed in many others. Finally, we can make our own spaces.
There's room in the world for nonbinary fitness.
The way that you're nonbinary can change with time.
You might change your labels up or ditch them altogether. Your presentation may shift. The communities you frequent could vary as well.
The term "nonbinary" can be as general or as specific as you need.
Your life as a nonbinary person is going to be unique.
You can take inspiration from other nonbinary people, their lives, and their accomplishments. However, remember that your life will be different, and that's a good thing
Add another nonbinary story to the world.
It's scary and often dangerous to be open about being nonbinary.
If you choose to be open about it, remember that you're doing quite a bit of good.
You're an example for women and men as well as a source of hope for nonbinary people you may not even be aware of.
Coming to grips with being nonbinary is difficult and it's a process that rarely has a clear end point.
But a deeper knowledge and acceptance of yourself will help you build a better life.
And when your life does get better, then you will have earned it.
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Other nonbinary and/or trans people can make great friends. If you can offer your company and accept theirs, then it'll most likely be worth it.
They'll help you bear the weight of living in a bigoted society, and you'll lighten their burden, too.
Though the status of nonbinary people in a society change with time, we remain inextricably part of humanity.
Our roots are older than tradition and reach deeper than dogma.
Wearing pride colors is important, especially now.
It lets others know that you're safe. It shows the world where you stand. It makes people like us real.
You may not see the results, but your bravery will have ripples in the world.
There are always going to be many queer voices.
Some of them are divisive, while others bring us together. But it's our variety that makes us strong and is our gift to the world.
Take care of yourself when arguments surface, but also add to the chorus.
It's good to be different. It's good for people to have many perspectives, qualities, strengths, needs, and joys.
Life on Earth sustains itself through variety, and so do people.