Richard JMV: Difference between revisions

{{quote|I was always told by others to “dance like a dude” or “be a boy” & it made me feel uncomfortable, unsafe, & unwelcome. I was never one of the dancers even if I was one of the dancers. They were so comfortable in their bodies & I didn't realize why I felt awkward. It has a lot to do with me fighting my natural energy to give others what they wanted. [...] Through the pandemic lockdown, I discovered that I was [[genderfluid]], [[non-binary]], [[genderqueer]], or any other label you want to put on it, as long as it's respectful. I was terrified at first, not being around enough friends or my community to really get the warm hugs that I needed, but I had a makeup kit a friend gave me. I had time to reflect & work on myself. I had to to grow.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/richard.jmvii/posts/4199412196820494|title=I cannot express what the last few weeks has done for me as a performer, advocate, sex worker, & a human being.|date=9 July 2021 |access-date=15 July 2021|archive-url=False|archive-date=17 July 2023}}</ref>}}