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For all of the lesbians who still struggle with the word lesbian. It is okay to be uncomfortable calling yourself a lesbian. You are not less of a lesbian for being unable to refer to yourself as such.
Lesbophobes have taken such a beautiful word and hurled it against us in such an ugly and repulsive way. But despite how it may feel defiled, lesbian is still a beautiful word with a beautiful, intense, loving, romantic, strong, and rich history.
Lesbophobia taints so many lesbians’ childhoods that it can sometimes feel like you have to go through a long emotional journey to reclaim the word. And that’s okay! You are so strong for fighting through the internalized lesbophobia!
You are a good lesbian, whether you feel comfortable saying the word out loud or not.