I am happy to hear that it got you thinking. Please do not remove the word for me but you should consider it for yourself. You are where you are in your journey, I wish to be no more than an observer. If you do not consider that this word applies to you, I am not sure it matters what part of the world you live in, it is still a term for something other so it’s not like you’re re-appropriating it or anything. I sincerely hope that you can see that. thank you for giving it some consideration.

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I just saw that you removed it, good on you and good luck in the future.