Activism

I've been out since '96 (does that make me an og?) Since then I've been doing my part to further the queer cause. I've handed out newsletters, safe(r) sex kits, flyers, pamphlets, been photographed/videotaped & marched for our rights. Sometimes I feel as if I'm going up against a giant tidal wave & getting drowned. I feel as if I'm just one in a sea of many faces. I think: "It won't matter if I don't show up. They won't miss me". Other times I think: "Yeah, we've won this round! I'm glad I was here to make a difference!"

My question is: Do you think it's important to be an advocate for queer rights? Or do you think that it's best to keep quiet? Also, do you suffer from burnout? How do you deal with this?

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Permalink Reply by Lunakiss on June 17, 2010 at 7:14am

I will continue to fight for our rights. Lately, I've taken the passive approach. I just see problem with me aligning myself with white queer community. During my college years( 96-01) I had participated in active activism but I ended up bumping heads with folks in the group who were off tack with things. They weren't a support group but 'oh I'm the facilitator of this group things should be done this way blah blah blah' they chased off other members of the group. No one wants to listen to me.One day I will be heard. There are many types of activism:correcting people's ignorance and arrogance when it comes to dominate sexuality, equality among racial minority queers, acceptance of how people define themselves within the queer community, contacting local politicians about laws affecting us,etc.
Don't give up Caz.

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