Welcome to
The Bifröst
Your Plaza One Stop Hoppin' Poppin' Pre & Post Op-pin' Gender Swappin' Shoppe
for all Dollops of Rainbow, Non-Stop!
This is a hangout space for all LGBTQIA2S+ Plaza members and allies.
Feel free to come in and chat, share and talk about your experiences and identity if you wish, or just say hello, drop memes, and chill.
The Bifröst
Your Plaza One Stop Hoppin' Poppin' Pre & Post Op-pin' Gender Swappin' Shoppe
for all Dollops of Rainbow, Non-Stop!
This is a hangout space for all LGBTQIA2S+ Plaza members and allies.
Feel free to come in and chat, share and talk about your experiences and identity if you wish, or just say hello, drop memes, and chill.
Common Questions:
I'm not LGBTQIA2S+, can I post here? Yes, please do! We would love to have you here. I made this group to invite everyone to come together, and to make a space to learn together. I (Toasty) am here to answer questions and help facilitate discussion in whatever way I can. It's so important and meaningful to have allies/accomplices in this work; it means a lot to have you here.
How can I be an ally/accomplice & what does that mean? That's a great question! You can start by coming in and hanging out, listening, and educating yourself. There are many resources out there to help you take action and learn. This resource is one place to start.
What if I don't understand (x, y, z)?
You may not understand every identity or term, and that's okay! There are so many resources available that define terms, and you can use those to educate yourself, and learn. Most importantly, you don't have to understand everything (or even anything) about something, to respect people.
What are some examples of what respect can look like?
-Listening to and believing LGBTQIA+ members when they talk about their experiences
-Learning and using the correct pronouns for people (if you don't know, you can ask!)
-Educating yourself, and speaking up when someone is displaying transphobia, homophobia, etc.
What if I don't know (x, y, z) or make a mistake?
That’s okay! We’re all here to learn. Simply apologize, fix the mistake, and make an actionable plan for yourself to help prevent it from happening again.
Then move forward. Don’t spend a lot of time apologizing; that can be really uncomfortable for the other person, and unintentionally keeps the focus on you, and your comfort.
What's an actionable plan?
For example: If you misgender (use the incorrect pronouns) for someone, a great thing to do is practice in your head, or even out loud.
Try a handful of sentences, connecting the person’s name with their correct pronouns.
Repeat and continue this practice until you are able to fully make the change and no longer make the mistake. (This is something I use quite a bit!)
What if I have another question that's not addressed here?
If you have a question you would like to ask, or something you would like added, feel free to post / message me in discord / use email: burntlokitoast(@)gmail(dot)com
**Not everyone feels comfortable responding to questions about their identity; it can be a mentally and emotionally taxing position to be put in.
Don’t ask a question of someone unless you know the person is open to it, and be sure to check in, and understand that they have a right to withdraw from the conversation at any point if they need/wish to.
**Please do not out someone / share any information about their LGBTQIA2S+ identity or journey if you do not have their explicit permission to do so. Get this permission in every new situation to make sure you do not unintentionally put them in an uncomfortable or even dangerous position. If you're not sure, ask them first!
**Please use CW/TW (content warning/trigger warning) if your post talks about sensitive topics. This could be anything from conversation about transition, needles, etc. When it doubt, simply add it-- it takes just a moment, and can help someone avoid a topic that may be triggering to them. If you have further questions about what this means or if you should add it to a post, feel free to send me a message.
Guardians of The Bifröst
(comment below if you'd like to be added)
Loki, Genderfluid Trickster of the Bifröst (they/them & he/him) - Burnt Toast
Co-ConspiraTHOR (she/her) - Moriel
SpACE Girl (she/her) - Fairy Nuff
"I am Groot" (translation: AgENT of the Bifröst) (she/her) - Nia
The Wind Beneath our Y-Wings (she/her) - Winddancer
CollaBIRDrator of the Bifröst (she/her) - Tarawen
Absolute MORDel Citizen... of Space (she/her) - Almarëa Mordollwen
Mind MELDer from Outer Space (she/her) - Eldy Dunami
Bridge to ACEgard (he/him)- Bïfrøst
Quillin' It (she/her)- Quill
The ROWd to Greatness (he/him & they/them) - Rowena Ellenweorc
Her Majesty, the Queen of Space (she/her) - Queen Nerwen
Rises Above the DIN (she/her) - Dincairwen
Benevolent Empress Supreme (she/her) - Lúthien Tinúviel
LoquACEous Star Lord (he/him) - Boromir88
COTTON the Act (he/him) - Joel Cotton
(comment below if you'd like to be added)
Loki, Genderfluid Trickster of the Bifröst (they/them & he/him) - Burnt Toast
Co-ConspiraTHOR (she/her) - Moriel
SpACE Girl (she/her) - Fairy Nuff
"I am Groot" (translation: AgENT of the Bifröst) (she/her) - Nia
The Wind Beneath our Y-Wings (she/her) - Winddancer
CollaBIRDrator of the Bifröst (she/her) - Tarawen
Absolute MORDel Citizen... of Space (she/her) - Almarëa Mordollwen
Mind MELDer from Outer Space (she/her) - Eldy Dunami
Bridge to ACEgard (he/him)- Bïfrøst
Quillin' It (she/her)- Quill
The ROWd to Greatness (he/him & they/them) - Rowena Ellenweorc
Her Majesty, the Queen of Space (she/her) - Queen Nerwen
Rises Above the DIN (she/her) - Dincairwen
Benevolent Empress Supreme (she/her) - Lúthien Tinúviel
LoquACEous Star Lord (he/him) - Boromir88
COTTON the Act (he/him) - Joel Cotton