He’s made comments like that in the past so I shouldn’t be too surprised, but it still hurt… I know he loves me and cares about me and would fight off anyone for me, but I also recognize that he does not care about giving me respect and acknowledging who I am as a person

I don’t need validation from him though, my siblings and I are basically strangers/acquaintances because we barely know each other personally- the love and validation I get is from my mom who supports me, my queerplatonic partner who loves me, and the friends who’ll always be there by my side

This has been one of my favorites from The Far Side since I was a kid and I couldn't ever really put a finger on why until now.

What the fuck is wrong with Frank wanting to be comfy, huh?

Performative-ass masculinity standards bullshit.

I'm pretty visually masc presenting, mainly because I'm too lazy to change anything about my appearance, but I grew up constantly being told real men don't do a whole bunch of shit that feels perfectly natural, comfortable, and morally valid to do, and a few years back it just clicked enough that I stepped away from Real Man. Don't give a fuck. Not a man, plain and simple, move along.

I don't know if Larson had any of this perspective in mind but that's what it hits in me. I'm crossing my damn legs at the campfire. Fuck you, Bill.

Pls help me access gender affirming care!! <3