In this week’s episode, Josée Sovinsky (now using she/they pronouns) shares about coming out on her professional Instagram page this past pride month and what happened as a result. Learn what messages she was given about bisexuality while questioning her sexual orientation. We also discuss honoring marginalized communities by believing in science AND holding space for people’s own uniquely lived experiences + expertise (and paying them for it!). Have you ever wondered about some of the reasons why people don’t want to come out, especially as bi? They talk about how they claimed queer first because of stigma, bi-erasure, biphobia, and lack of representation overall.

🎙️ Connect with Josée:

• https://www.instagram.com/joseesovinskyrd/
• Blossom Counselling Centre
• Coming out post: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CQxERNOHMMa/
• Follow-up post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ1SDvQrnHU/

💻 Sources and resources from this episode:

• LGBT Identification Rises to 5.6% in Latest U.S. Estimate
• A statistical portrait of Canada's diverse LGBTQ2+ communities
• Reporting on the Bisexual Community: A resource for journalists and media professionals
• This is article felt super-affirming to her: If You’re Not Sure You’re ‘Allowed’ to Identify as Bisexual, Read This
• Bi Visibility Day - Website
• Bi+ History Month - Website
• Bi+ Health Month - Website
• If you happen to be in Ottawa, Canada - check out Kind Space for more resources, including for the bisexual community

Host Charlie Ocean, MSW (they/them), has a background in LGBTQ+ training, community organizing, and technology. Guest episodes feature at least one allyship tip, including tailored questions based on the guests' unique intersecting identities. You can follow Charlie on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack. *You will hear Charlie's former name in this episode and previous ones.*