I didn't worry about being shunned when the heteronormative behaviors, dress code, and etiquette that were expected of me weren't met. I was able to flirt with or make eye contact with a guy without first worrying about his comfort, then my safety. All of that takes up energy.īut when I was in the majority for those 10 days on board, I didn't have to feel "brave" for my choices - when I wore a bright romper, there were 20 other men doing the same and no one batted an eye. It demands restraint to not absorb microaggressions, but to instead allow them to fuel my resistance.Įach day, I must stand firm and push against conventions and benchmarks of the heteronormative world that many gay men like myself choose to reject. But it still requires resilience to not sweat the small stuff. The cruise has only deepened my love for my LGBTQ community.Īs a gay man who is British-born and lives in Australia, I'm grateful I'm able to be myself. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.
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