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Why evolving sexual identity can feel like community betrayal

I'm starting to realize I might be pansexual but I've been part of the lesbian community for so long that changing labels feels like I'm abandoning my people.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Growth in self-understanding can conflict with loyalty to communities that have provided belonging, creating a false choice between truth and tribe.

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“Where Are You with Bisexual and pansexual identity?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.