3rd Graders Have It Right - Tumblr Posts

i just had a chat with my 9 year old sister and now know a few new things about her life as a third grader.

first she is bi and she was so chill and cultured about it that she didn’t see any difference between liking boys vs girls, which makes me so happy. she didn’t feel like she had to come out or explain herself for liking girls, just as she wouldn’t have to for liking boys. it’s honestly amazing that she doesn’t see it as something she has to explain to people like it’s unusual or out of the norm, because it’s not.

on another note though, she just got a boyfriend! so of course i had to give her a talk about what’s appropriate and what not as per my role as big sister. and make sure she knows how to assert boundaries and to make sure she knows she can tell me anything and everything. i gotta make sure my baby sis knows i got her back no matter what.

also found out her best friend is in a committed polyamorous relationship with two other girls. and my sister and their friends don’t think it’s bad or taboo or anything like that which is awesome. honestly, good for them.

anyway i felt like this was something that needed to be out there. i just want anyone who reads this to know times are changing and that’s good.

anyone who reads this just know that it’s ok to love who you love no matter what gender, non-gender, or ethnicity they or you are. and if you don’t want to love someone or your not attracted to someone romantically or sexually that’s ok. you are who you are and you love how you love. just feel how you feel and know that there is always someone out there who does or will love you for who you are, even if you don’t always see them or haven’t met them yet. just know they are there. know that your feelings are valid. know that you are valid. you are amazing and beautiful and i hope that wherever you are and whenever your read this, that this post brought even the smallest bit of happiness into your life.