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(For how i crafted these quotes, see What i changed in survey-takers' responses and What i didn't change.)
In a lot of ways, I'm just like you.
"We're going through the same things y'all did when you were young."
"Things they do that are helpful: 1) Use my proper pronouns and change very quickly when things change. 2) Don't question my identity. 3) Interested in my opinions on queer issues."
"these adults never change their behavior towards me when I come out to them. Some teens may think it would be better to be given some special treatment, while personally i just want to be treated as if my sexuality changes nothing, so it's nice if their behavior doesn't change."
"They talk with me without pushing or making me uncomfortable."
"They try to help get me the resources I need, when my family doesn't help."
"I am struggling to survive, especially with the laws being proposed and passed, so please even if you don't understand my existence/identity at least be kind and respect me as a person."
"We are actual people; not just a statistic that's 'MakiNg LEsbiAns becOme boYs BeCaUse of mIsOgynY' and all that stuff."
"We all have things to learn. We all deserve to be heard."
"You being a 'queer elder' doesn't really matter to me. Just as you want me to respect you, I want you to respect me, and if you don't, I won't do it in return."
