The Sapphic Sanctuary

bi woman dating a woman — do i still count as sapphic

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sage_tea
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sage_tea

ex told me i only get to use sapphic "when i'm with a woman" like it's a temporary visa.

we're together now. i still feel weird claiming it after years of being treated like a tourist. how do you shake that.

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  • Elena

    Elena

    you counted when you were single too. attraction to women is the through-line, not your relationship status.

  • sage_tea

    sage_tea

    saying that out loud helps. my brain still waits for someone to check my papers.

  • Fran

    Fran

    late bloomer bi here. the tourist feeling is common and also unfair. you're not renting the word.

  • Priya

    Priya

    anyone who needs you to be partnered with a woman to "count" is doing purity politics. ignore them.

  • sage_tea

    sage_tea

    writing "sapphic" in my bio tonight. tiny rebellion.

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