Dealing with homophobia at work
Hi,
I've always had to face homophobic comments at work but lately it's been harder and harder to get past it. I wondered how you dealt with that. Especially if like me, you're in a situation where you can't really do anything to change your work environement.
@MuchAdoAboutNothing
Not so much at work, but my family is heavily Christian and the reality is I have never came out about my pansexuality to them and when I hear about things like this I try to remember that these feelings stem from many places. In some cases like with my family it has to do with upbring which given I live with my grandparents is hard to change the mindsets of. Some people are believe it or not self hating for such desires and lash out about it because they themselves struggle with being so. Then there are those who believe some stereotyping thoughts and those who just don't understand. This may or may not make you feel better, just remember you have not created this negative environment, you don't support it or enjoy it and that is what matters. You are what is good in that environment. You are a good person even if they aren't. Also I love the play Much Ado About Nothing!
@MuchAdoAboutNothing There are a lot of resources on this website that can help with feeling better after these incidents that have helped me. You are strong, even if you dont feel like it. Don't let yourself forget how strong you are underneath what you are going through. Dig deep and you will find strength. Never stop looking for it.
@MuchAdoAboutNothing
This is harrasment and you need to bring it up to management or HR or whatever the equivalent to that is for you. I udnerstand it can be scary but this should be kept confidential. I'm sorry you have to deal with that.
