Queer Till I Quench – Z's Story
Posted on Monday, September 27th, 2010 at 10:59 AM
By Z Emezi
http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/09/27/queer-till-i-quench-zs-story/In Africa, when we see any news or read any stories on LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transsexual) people, it is usually an analytical piece either from a religious, sociological or even psychological analytic perspective. Sometimes we see "undercover" pieces where reporters visit a hidden gay bar or church. When Z approached us to share her story, it struck a chord. A young lady, living her life and now she shares her story with
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I wasn't always as out as I am now, mostly because it took me this long to pinpoint this aspect of my identity. Looking back at my childhood, I don't feel as though there were any signs that I would turn out to be queer. I hated dresses and wished I could be a boy, true, but I also hated sports and loved Barbies. It was in college that I first felt an attraction to women, yet I retained my straight identity even after kissing a girl (or two/three) because I wasn't ready to accept that part of myself, especially considering the culture I was raised in. I was also sure that my closest friends would dismiss my attractions as a 'phase' or not take them seriously. I dismissed the attractions easily, preferring to remain in a state of firm denial.
