I am greatly concerned.
I am concerned that others will greet me with something less than full acceptance of my humanity.
I am concerned that others will tolerate me to my face and listen to preachers who expound on how evil I am behind my back.
I am concerned others will smile at me and then vote for politicians who want to strip me of my rights.
I am concerned that others will beat me or stand by while others beat me.
I am concerned that another will murder me.
I am concerned I won’t have adequate access to mental health care to overcome a lifetime of homophobic abuse by my parents, siblings, neighbors, classmates, and society at large.
I am concerned my right to marry will be reversed.
I am concerned the real hatred trans individuals face will turn on me next.
I am concerned my gay friends will lose their jobs without recourse.
I am concerned I will be denied rentals.
I am concerned I will not be able to hold my boyfriend’s hand without fear.
I am concerned you don’t care.
I am concerned.