In 2016, Xulhaz Mannan and Mahbub Rabbi Tonoy were butchered in broad daylight—for daring to live openly, love freely, and say “We exist.” I grew up as a bisexual woman shackled by the chains of rigid religious expectations, where even breathing outside the script felt like a sin. The whispers, the shame, the Islamic hypocrisy that preaches peace but punishes authenticity—it’s all too familiar. Xulhaz wasn’t just an activist; he was our Harvey Milk, our mirror.
But let’s get one thing straight (or not): bisexuality is not a sin, not a Western disease, not a rebellious trend—it’s real, raw, and valid. LGBTQ rights are human rights, and we don’t need a religious stamp to be worthy. We are not confused. We are done apologizing.
To every woman torn between who she is and who she’s told to be—this is your sign. Ditch the shame. Burn the script. Sexual freedom is not a privilege—it’s your birthright. Women’s empowerment starts with truth-telling, even if your voice shakes. Especially then.
We grieve. We rage. We remember. And we rise. Challenging social norms isn’t easy—but surviving in silence is far worse. It’s time to live boldly. Loudly. Unapologetically.
Because self-acceptance is the most radical protest of all.
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