What do you do when you get harrased for being LGBT?

[50Plus]

Firstly, I'm sorry to those who have had bad experiences.

Personally, I get more harassment for being intersex and looking feminine. Luckily, I've never been physically assaulted (other than by my family), but I've been bullied, laughed at, shamed, etc. Sometimes I just let people call me "ma'am" and just go on with my day because I don't want to start a conversation about it and encounter more hateful people. Yes, I know I could educate others, but you know what, I have a fixed amount of energy each day and I often need to focus on myself.

The truth tho is that you could not educate them. Only those that want to be educated will be. Your energy is better saved for yourself and that special guy in your life.

As for the insults and the like, my favourite trick is to show them that I am the superior being. That is usually easy because I do view myself as superior to most all of the unwashed trash that populates our globe. There are likely less than 100 people who I would consider close to my equal. And yes, I am an arrogant and ignorant prick. But I am competent. And I am me.