Terry and Akilah MC dropped by the studios to chat with us about the upcoming all ages hip hop event in Malvern. If you want to take part in the hip hop battles, you gotta register! Check out the website for more info:
http://www.stonnington.vic.gov.au/www/html/3995-mix-tape.asp
MINUS18
That's right, the school holidays are coming up yet again, and Minus 18 are celebrating their 11th Birthday with a traffic light dance party on June 30. Micah and steve spoke about Minus18 and what they events are like. http://www.minus18.org.au/ for event info
Minus+
Minus18 have kicked off a new series of fortnightly social events for queer youth. Pretty sick eh? Well we talked about their last event, which was a tour of JOY studios. The young guys and girls got to record a promo for the event, which Micah and Steve played on the show. The next Minus+ event is a bowling afternoon on June 20. http://www.minus18.org.au/ for more details on that one!
COMING OUT!
Check out this youtube video Micah and steve played on the show. It's a bit of a blast. What's your quirky way to come out?
Dos and Donts of coming out!
DONTS:
Never come out in an argument or to hurt someone.
1. Don’t think coming out will solve all your problems – it will only solve problems relating to your sexual orientation and the anxiety that is related to hiding it and keeping your secret.
2. Don’t feel pressured to come out in an environment that will compromise your wellbeing or safety.
3. Never come out in a moving vehicle.
4. A person is more intelligent than a group of people; come out to people one at a time and somewhere private.
5. don't make any quick moves.
6. Don't have your lover with you. This is not "Let's Make a Deal" -- more surprises are not good.
7. Don’t think that two coming out experiences will be the same
11. Don’t hesitate or psych yourself out – sometimes being blunt is the best option.
12. Feel you need to go at it alone. There are heaps of resources available to you, including the GaL switchboard.
13. Don’t listen to people who tell you that you’re wrong, sick or that you should seek professional mental assistance. They’re wrong.
14. Don’t listen to others who recommend that you stay in the closet. –DO tell grandma!
16. Some people may say that they were waiting for you to come out. Don’t take this the wrong way. They just knew. It means that they’ll keep on loving you for who you are, because, hey, they probably knew you were gay before you could admit it to your self.
DOs
1. Be sober.
2. Be ready for them to need time and space to think about things before any discussion takes place.
3. Be ready for them to drill you with questions that may or may not offend you Sometimes it's easier to read about an issue than to admit you are uneducated. Have a book, pamphlet, phone number, or other resource that can be called upon when you're not around.
4. It is your life to live, and you only have one, and the bottom line is that you are going to continue living as a gay person no matter what their reaction is.
5. Do realise There are people who will never be supportive no matter what is said.
6. Breathe. [Seriously.]
7. Do have an escape plan. You may not need it, but if you do, you won't be surprised. Have a place to crash for the night, and money you can get to in case a worst-case scenario does occur.
8. Have resources for you to call -- you need support too!
9. Do think People who are ignorant may say things initially that they don't realize are painful to hear. Remember they are simply unaware and in a state of surprise.
10. Do prepare for others regarding your ‘gayness’ as simply a phase.
11. Do give people time. You’ve been out to yourself for a long time, they’ve just found out.
12. Do Read or listen about how others came out. It will give you the courage and knowledge on how to handle different situations.
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