This month has given me an opportunity to truly embrace who and what I am. Under the Non-Binary umbrella I am 'Agender.' This means I do not associate with feminine or masculine genders. I have no gender. I am biologically female, but that's where such identification stops. I have chosen the pronouns: They/Them/Their.
A friend asked what to call me as in the term 'Sistermine.' She was wonderful in asking because she showed her desire to be respectful. It took me a few minutes to consider the question. I had learned that the initials NB for Non-Binary are spelled out as 'Enbie.' So I came up with 'Enbiemine.' Of which she and I both loved that term, and she now uses it when addressing me.
I belong to a few groups on Facebook such as:
Aces, Aros and Enbies
As well as
Non-Binary Friends & Support
They post quite a few amusing memes and some wonderful news and information.
It was only within the last two weeks that I chose the all-encompassing 'They/Them/Their' pronouns. I figure it's what I feel about myself so why not just go all the way? I even got my hair cut to celebrate and to also get rid of the burden in taking care of my once lengthy hair. (Seriously I'd gotten tired of it and needed it short.) It's not more masculine nor is it more feminine... it just is, but it has helped me to embrace my lack of gender easier.
A friend mentioned she could get me a referral for top surgery if I chose to go through with that. As much as I despise my breasts, I'm 56 years old now and I doubt seriously I'll go that route at this stage in life. Not to mention it's elective surgery, if I understand it correctly, and I would probably have to pay out of pocket. Yeah, I'll just ignore the pests for now and save a huge chunk of change, tyvm. 😉 However, I did purchase a breast binder as I can't stand wearing bras and without them it's a bit uncomfortable, jiggly-wise. (Sorry, but it's the best description I can do for the moment.)
So, this is the new news from the Non-Binary front regarding yours truly. As for the Asexual and Aromantic areas, Still Ace and Aro. (Yeah, no... not a phase.) Also, some Redbubble designs I found that are really cute, such as Triple A batteries: Asexual, Aromantic, and Agender. and another 'The A Team'. 😁 It feels good to realize I'm not alone.
Check out Redbubble, they've got a lot to offer! And no, no one paid me to say that. 😋
Once again, Happy Pride and catch you all when next I have something to share!
-Jan
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