I Use Cat Pronouns, Like 'Meow' and 'Purr'

Something that I've been talking about with other genderqueer/non-binary/trans* folx is when folks who are cis--ppl who identify with the gender they were assigned at birth--say they use 'they/them' pronouns.

:takes deep breath: :grinds teeth: :grimaces:

Ok sweetheart, drop the mic. Take a step back. L I S T E N.

It's super invalidating when non-trans* folks appropriate non-binary pronouns (they, ze, etc) or make a mockery of pronouns.  I once heard someone say they use 'unicorn' or 'egg' pronouns as they snickered and rolled their eyes.

We as genderqueer/non-binary/trans* folx struggle daily within/against a society that tells us who we should(n't) be, who we are(n't) and how we should(n't) live our lives. When we use non-binary pronouns, we are defining ourselves by using pronouns that speak to who we are, not to who we are orwere supposed to be.

Yes, cis folks face difficulties

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they also operate within the binary and have access to privileges that trans* & non-binary & genderqueer folx don't.

Simply put: you are taking up space that is not yours. If you identify within the binary, neuter pronouns are not for you.

Go and use a gendered bathroom or something....