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Christine Suggs is a nonbinary, fat cartoonist who draws in a simple-line, brightly colored cartoony style. The palette of the comic is shades of blues and pinks, with Christine's skin tone a sandy-peach color. Narration: I've always had a complicated relationship with my body. Image: A young Christine with indigo blue/black chin-length bob pokes at their belly while standing before a round mirror. The background is blue and they wear a pink t-shirt and pants. Narration: But then I discovered body positivity through Instagram and various podcasts. I learned about intuitive eating, joyful movement, and most importantly, that it was possible to be both FAT & HAPPY (Last two words written in pink balloon-y letters). Image: A hot pink background showcases a blue yoga mat, blue copy of the book "Health at EVERY SIZE" by Linda Bacon, and a blue iPhone with plug-in earbuds. Narration: It also took years of therapy, but eventually I realized that my body is good, and I am more than my body. "Phew!" Exhales the adult Christine, who is sitting against a peachy-pink background, leaning on one arm. They wear a light blue sports bra and indigo-black pants that match their shaved-on-the-sides-and-spikey-on-top crop of hair. "It's okay to be fat!"
Narration: As I learned to love my body, I learned to love myself, even the parts of myself I was afraid of. I came out as bisexual and my fashion sense quickly evolved to match my newfound queerness. Image: Six different incarnations of Christine stand against a light blue background. Christine 1, standing awkwardly and looking down: Shaggy, chin-length hair, zipped-up indigo-black jumper, blue jeans, and blue-black sneakers. Christine 2 stands a little more confidently, striking a bit of a coy pose: Shaggy short hair, blue t-shirt, black-blue tighter jeans, blue sneakers. Christine 3 Looks surprised at their own outfit: Very short hair, pink slip-on shoes, and a short white sleeveless summer dress with blue stripes. Christine 4 stands waving at us, looking content: Short hair, white sleeveless blouse with collar, long pink skirt, and blue fancy shoes with tiny heels. Christine 5 Stands super confidently, hands on hips, legs in a strong stance: Pink crop of hair on top, shaved on the sides. They wear a pink jumpsuit and black-blue sneakers. Christine 6 is in the middle of a hopping pose, landing on one foot with the other leg bent behind them. They make the V sign with their fingers, looking delighted. They longer crop of pink hair on top of their head is off-set by the shaved sides. They wear a bright pink sleeveless jumper-like suit and blue sandals.
Narration: I changed my appearance more and more, chasing this strange feeling that eventually I'd come to identify as gender euphoria. I felt POWERFUL, QUEER, BRAVE, confident. Image: Against a salmon-pink backdrop, various incarnations of Christine float in different poses. Some of them are fully nude, showing their belly stretchmarks, unshaved legs, and mermaid leg tattoo. Their hair length and style changes across the scene. Articles of blue clothing float around with them. "More jumpsuits!" A tiny Christine in overalls exclaims. Narration: I wore so many crop tops, proudly flaunting my belly and boobs in a way I could never have dreamed of when I was younger. Image: In a blue grocery store, a masked Christine pushes a shopping cart. Their blue-black mask matches their crop top, and contrasts against their hot pink bottoms. Narration: But even as I got more and more comfortable showing my body, I felt less and less like it was a woman's body. The label of "woman" was like a shirt that didn't fit anymore. Image: A salmon-colored shirt sits over a light pink background.
Narration: Eventually I came out as genderqueer/nonbinary and transgender. Basically, I don't identify as either a man or a woman. When someone sees me, I want them to think: "they're queer!" "And hot!" Confidently adds Christine, who is reclining seductively on the bright pink floor, against a light blue background. Narration against a pale pink-peach background: A lot of trans and nonbinary narratives in the media focus on dysphoria* and the medical transition some trans and nonbinary people seek to alleviate that feeling. But I didn't experience dysphoria in that way. *The sometimes very intense feeling of your gender identity not matching up with your body. Narration: For a while I felt like I wasn't trans enough because I don't want to alter my body. In a blue room, Christine sits on a peach couch fretting as they ask, "Maybe I'm just doing this for attention?? what if it's just a phase? I bought a binder, but I don't want top surgery. Is that okay? It's not like I have real dysphoria, I just like playing with gender!" The text "internalized transphobia" points to them.
"But following queer and nonbinary fat people online reminds me that trans people can look like anyone!" Christine says with bright pink stars in their eyes as they admire several other fully nude people. They are all in a salmon colored space with one person who has orange-y brown skin, small breasts, a round tummy, thick thighs, and long flowing black-blue hair that swoops down to their tummy. Another person has chestnut brown skin, a swoop of short blue-black hair, facial hair stubble, hair over their chest, forearms, and belly. They have salmon-pink scars over their pectoral muscles. A third person with pale beige skin sits in a blue wheelchair demurely with their wavey blue hair flowing around them. Narration: Now when I look in the mirror, I see my body for what it is: a fat, soft, and powerful vessel. It's a nonbinary body, complete with [arrows point from the following words, indicating these body parts on Christine] killer boobs, tattoos, body hair, stretchmarks, and a squishy belly. Image: Against a blue backdrop, Christine sits nude posing proudly in front of their reflection, admiring all the features of their body. Narration: I fought long and hard to love this body and I want to continue that. Against a bright pink background, Christine declares, "My body is fat, trans, and mine." as they hug themself.

"My body is fat, trans, and mine." For Nonbinary Awareness Week, we're re-sharing Christine Suggs' comic from our archive about their gender journey.

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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

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So many heartfelt thank-yous to Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and his team for featuring the book Let’s Talk About It by OJST co-founders Matthew Nolan and Erika Moen. Even more, thank you to the dedicated librarians who are working so hard to serve their communities even when it is a battle. We appreciate you.

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Embrace the Rainbow, by Alex Graves

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Alex Graves didn't have a word to explain what made them different as a kid. Fortunately, as they aged, they began finding friends who not only encouraged their interests but celebrated Alex for the rad, fashionable queer human that he is!

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Unlocking Character Customization, by Jey Pawlik

Unlocking Character Customization by Jey Pawlik Jey Pawlik is a nonbinary person with a short black haircut, glasses, and wears a t-shirt, jeans, and sneakers. The colour palette of this comic are greens and aqua colours paired with cartoony line art, plus pixelated art flourish to show Jey's mental and emotional status as if in an 8-bit video game. Jey stands inside of the underwear section of a store in real life, looking insecurely at a rack of boxers. Beside Jey floats: Information Box: Quest: Purchase boxers Jey's inventory supply box shoes that they already have a t-shirt, a bra, jeans, underwear, socks, and sneakers. Jey's life stats shows one out of three pixelated hearts are full. "Will I actually buy a pair today?" Jey asks themself as they look at the boxers. "Can I? Will they let me? Will someone stop me?" Jey sweats in anxiety and then pushes through with determination. A “Ka-ching!” appears at the bottom of the panel. "Here you are." The friendly sales clerk says as they ring up Jey's boxers and put them in a bag. "Have a good day!" "T-thanks." Jey stammers, still sweating with anxiety. Information box: Quest: Completed. Information box: Achievement Unlocked: Purchased first pair of boxers. "I did it." Jey announces in disbelief and pride, while holding their bag of boxers. "I actually did it."
Now home, Jey digs into their bag, gleefully declaring, "At long last. These are mine now." A holy light shines forth from the bag, illuminating Jey's delighted face. The boxers float above Jey's head in triumph as triumphant 8-bit game music plays "DA DA DA DAAAAAA" and Jey celebrates beneath them with a "These are my boxers!" Glorious light radiates off the boxers, filling up the panel. As Jey steps into their boxers for the first time, their life stat hearts fill up from one heart to all three.
Information box: Achievement Unlocked: Gender Euphoria Jey jumps in the air wearing a sports bra and their striped boxers. Pixelated hearts fill the air. "I was so scared to buy something I was told was 'not for me.' Even just a simple pair of boxers. I had no idea something so small could unlock such a monumental new feeling for me. I feel more like... ME!" "Waaaaait a minute..." Jey interrupts their dance of joy with a pondering look, then with excited determination they conclude, "What ELSE can make me feel this way?" Information box: Advanced character customization unlocked!
With a mega fantasy sword, Jey slices through a game lock screen for Level 22 with a CHOP! "Wow! Those boxers seem to have set in motion something... bigger? A fully unlocked character customization screen?! Holy crap! I'm UNSTOPPABLE!" The Level 32 character stats screen is now visible, stating: Name: Jey Gender: Nonbinary Pronouns: They/them Sexuality: Queer Appearance: Thick Glasses, Hair 30 Inventory: a patterned button-up collared shirt, black t-shirt, jeans, stripy boxers, patterned socks, brown stylish shoes. "My name, my pronouns, what makes me happy--" Jey stands proudly wearing all the wardrobe items included in the stats box. "--I'm in charge of it all."
Jey has aged up and is back to wearing just the boxers and nothing else while their chest shows top surgery scars, Jey gestures excitedly at their boxers, saying, "You wouldn't think that just buying underwear would affect me so much- but it really did. It was a crucial step in taking ownership of myself. My collection has grown since then, and I have too." Jey, fully clothed in their outfit from the last inventory box, buys a small item in a box from another clerk at a store. "I've gotten much more confident and adventurous since that first quest." says Jey to us and then "Thanks!" to the clerk. On the check-out desk is a poster with a little cartoon dong on it next to the words "SALE!" Information box: New Master Quest: Pack and Play SIX full pixelated hearts float above Jey's head, as they hold aloft their brand new prosthetic penis. "Challenge accepted!" Jey declares. "+10 gender euphoria" appears beside the beaming dildo. "I wonder what this quest will unlock?" By Jey Pawlik https://JPawlik.com Published on June 6, 2023 at https://www.ohjoysextoy.com/unlocking-character-customization-jey-pawlik Transcribed by Erika Moen 3/7/24

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You've got your basic character established and now it's time for the fun part... CUSTOMIZATION! What garb will level you up? Looks like you're ready for your first quest, the Quest for Boxers. Join @JeyPawlik in this comic from our archive as they win at the game of gender affirmation.

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