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Q+ invites it's executive team to write a blog about their personal experiences or topics of their choice to empower the queer community. By sharing their diverse and unique journeys and perspectives, queer people contribute vital perspectives that challenge stereotypes, foster empathy, and build community. These blogs offer a platform for authentic storytelling and information sharing to help others see the world through diverse lenses and feel less alone in their own experiences. Additionally, personal narratives and perspectives can educate allies, advocate for change, and highlight issues that need attention.

From Quiet to Confident: How Unapologetic Queerness Opened Doors

Written by: Mina Šaban “Hey, you look gay! Get over here!” Believe it or not, that sentence was the beginning of my openly queer journey at Queen’s. As unhinged as it sounds, what started as an impulsive, slightly unfiltered comment outside a bar became the first step toward finding my people, and eventually, my place within Q+. In that moment, being loud, visible, and unapologetically myself didn’t just spark a conversation; it opened a door. Little did I know, I had just ye

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Mar 93 min read

Being Quietly Queer

Written by: Emily Williams When people think of queer individuals, there are many stereotypes that appear: we are loud, colourful, and very ‘obviously gay.’ Someone’s queerness is often established by how people appear on the outside, telling people who they are and who they love without having to say a word. I am not that person. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with being that person. I think it is wonderful that people feel comfortable enough to express themselves so ope

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Feb 12 min read

My Struggle with Bi Erasure

Written by: Tamera Mendes “But you would never date a woman, right?” “Have you ever even liked a girl?” These are the questions I get almost every time I share who I'm attracted to. I like both men and women. However, the majority of my past partners have been men. Upon hearing this, people jump straight to the conclusion that I’m lying, performing, experimenting, or confused. Straight men tend to sexualize bi women, treating us like a fantasy rather than a reality, while que

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Jan 253 min read

Finding My Place in the Law

Written by: Marco Marro Growing up, I always wanted to be a lawyer. If you look at the “future occupation” title under my image and name in my grade 8 yearbook, it actually says lawyer. What’s funny is that I didn’t even know what a lawyer actually did. It wasn’t until my second year of university that I properly learned about what the job entails. That’s also when I applied to law school and was accepted into the BCom/JD program at Queen’s. I really do enjoy law, and it was

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Dec 6, 20253 min read

Refusing the Contract: How Belonging Helped Me Embrace My Bisexuality

Written by: Natalie Growing up, my home and schooling revolved around a fairly conservative Christian framework. As a child, I never truly questioned any of it. However for me personally, this meant I had very little exposure to the queer community. Around the age of 12, I began to question my sexuality. Around the same time, I started to notice flaws in my schooling system. I started picking up on a multitude of claims intended to vilify queer relationships - such as “being

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Nov 23, 20253 min read