To me, this reads like the end of a character arc, where the MC has had to repress their LGBT identity for years before walking the path towards finally embracing it. That last panel would be a sweet spot to give the reader a chance to think about how far the character has come.

[–] Carnelian 34 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I read it as being a gay thing mainly, but it’s definitely inclusive of trans experiences as well

[–] [email protected] 8 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Yah this is more the sexuality side of it, but I think anyone who id’s as lgbtq+ can probably relate at least a little. I bet even asexual folks have felt relieved by not feeling guilty for not being attracted to people.

I took it as a “I’ve finally become comfortable with the thing about me that society beat me into internalizing as wrong, fuck yeah” moment.

I love recognizing these similarities in our experiences - solidarity amongst queers is good! Apes together strong 🦧🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈💜

[–] ObviouslyNotBanana 20 points 11 months ago

Girls can be attracted to girls I guess?

[–] rockSlayer 17 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Not strictly, it's all inclusive gender positivity. It's equally possible that the character is trans, gay, or cis. You don't need attraction to recognize attractiveness

[–] [email protected] 10 points 11 months ago (2 children)

The reason I ask is because as someone AMAB, and has not transitioned or anything, I can relate to a weird sense of guilt for being attracted to girls but also being jealous. It's hard to explain, and was just curious if this was a deep cut into my personal psychological experience or not =]

[–] rockSlayer 7 points 11 months ago

Oh! I don't know anything about the artist, but I think it speaks a lot about how inclusive media is able speak to different people in different ways. I'm ace, and I had a similar realization that I don't need to feel shame when I notice someone attractive.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 11 months ago

Hey. I've felt some of those feelings. You're valid.

[–] SirStumps 7 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I think it's a thing with women where they have a slight attraction to other women even if they are straight. Or it could be a gay women accepting she is gay.

[–] bizzle 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Anyone who claims not to recognize hot of any particular gender is a filthy liar. Hot is hot. End the same-sex attraction stigma.

[–] SirStumps 2 points 11 months ago

I agree, I am a married straight male and I'll acknowledge when another man is good looking. Am I attracted to him? No.