Evan Rachel Wood came out as bisexual — and proud — in 2011 in an interview with Esquire. But it hasn't always been an easy journey. In anticipation of Bisexual Awareness Week, Wood recently sent a flurry of tweets addressing the depression she has endured and the biphobia she has faced.
Her Twitter mike drop began by tweeting a new Human Rights Campaign report that delineates startling health disparities bisexuals face.
Bisexual people often feel there isnt a place for them and this can lead to major health problems. http://t.co/6g3acqiN3H
— #EvanRachelWould (@evanrachelwood) September 17, 2015
She then broke down bisexual myths about "straight privilege" and addressed being shamed for her bisexuality by both straight and LGBT people.
I can assure you that whatever "straight privilege" I sometimes get accused of having, gets erased by #biphobia.
— #EvanRachelWould (@evanrachelwood) September 17, 2015
Remember, bisexuality doesn't mean halfway between gay or straight. It is its own identity.
— #EvanRachelWould (@evanrachelwood) September 17, 2015
I think in some cases people don't want to be labeled because they are ashamed to be bisexual. And this needs to stop.
— #EvanRachelWould (@evanrachelwood) September 17, 2015
I have battled with myself most of my life because I wasn't gay or straight enough. I used to think I would never be happy. #biphobia
— #EvanRachelWould (@evanrachelwood) September 17, 2015
I had to go through the same panic and shame and depression a lot of people in the LGBT community go through--
— #EvanRachelWould (@evanrachelwood) September 17, 2015
-- but when I came out a new found shame took over. Bi-shame. Feeling like people are judging you all over again but for different reasons.
— #EvanRachelWould (@evanrachelwood) September 17, 2015
-- A weight was lifted but not completely. I still feel like we have to constantly prove ourselves & our worthiness within the community.
— #EvanRachelWould (@evanrachelwood) September 17, 2015
Her tweets ended on an encouraging note for bisexuals.
Point being, its ok. We do exist. Don't let anyone make you feel unworthy. No one knows your journey but you. #BisexualAwareness
— #EvanRachelWould (@evanrachelwood) September 17, 2015
Bisexual Awareness Week runs September 20-26.
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