Comments on: You Say “Dyke” Like It’s A Bad Thing

By: Sora Ryu

Sora Ryu — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:49:30 +0000

I can totally relate. I’ve done the short hair and many of my friends accepted it but my straight sister couldn’t get over it. And my mom isn’t an ally either. So I empathize.

By: Shonda

Shonda — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:27:26 +0000

*hug* I’m sorry you had to go through that. For the record, I think short hair on women is extremely flattering. Nothing “dykey” about it. I felt more confident when my hair was super short than I ever have.

By: Another Suburban Mom

Another Suburban Mom — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:18:28 +0000

I think your hair is adorable and feminine. I’m sorry your mom is not accepting, but hopefully she will grow out of it.

The only thing with short hair is that it only works on people who do not have big heads. I would love a pixie, but my big pumpkin head precludes it.

By: Solangel

Solangel — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:13:12 +0000

I’m really sorry. I’ve also been dealing with trying to get my mom’s acceptance (I’m a bi in my first relationship with a girl) and it’s been really difficult. It’s so hard when the people you love let you down. I cried too.

Btw, I think your hair looks awesome.

By: VanillaKinks

VanillaKinks — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:29:53 +0000

I’ve had short hair all my life and have often been labeled “butch”, “dyke” or “lesbian” because of it and I hated it because that isn’t who I am.

It just sucks most when it comes from family.

By: Ric

Ric — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:37:20 +0000

Your outfit was awesome, as usual. Your hair sets off your face, and I, personally, love it. Really sad that she does not accept you. Glad you moved to Boston to be yourself.

Ric

By: AandK

AandK — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:13:32 +0000

We think your quite hot…

By: alana

alana — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:27:35 +0000

Even if none of those other things mattered (though I’m not saying they don’t), it always hurts when the people you love the most let you down.

By: Red

Red — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:12:12 +0000

I’m sorry, sweetie. As a lady with short, short hair that I’ve even styled in a fauxhawk, I know how you feel. I get more compliments from strangers (as I’m sure you do, too), but from my family I get the “we liked your hair longer” stuff most of the time. Don’t be discouraged. You are beautiful, no matter the length of your hair. And you’re one of the ladiest ladies I’ve ever known! <3

By: adriana

adriana — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:11:47 +0000

I’m sorry your mother hadto be like that