"You don't look gay" is something I hear often... I'm mistakenly labeled as straight daily, which makes me feel invisible... clarifying I'm pansexual and am attracted to people - not gender - takes a toll on my mental health.
Straight-passing individuals face endless coming out scenarios... It's exhausting and laborious... preferring to mention sexuality naturally... Presuming sexuality reinforces harmful stereotypes.
Being perceived as straight is a significant emotional burden... Misalignment between identity and perception hinders full expression... can lead to self-doubt, confusion, and feeling invalidated.
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