I think that when you're queer, you grow up with these kinds of men who might have made you feel small because of who you are. They could be part of your family, or somebody on the street, or a teacher.
This quote poignantly highlights the difficult reality many queer individuals face—from an early age—through encounters with people who diminish them due to their identity. The phrase "men who might have made you feel small" evokes a sense of emotional or psychological belittlement, which speaks to the widespread experience of prejudice and marginalization. It's particularly striking that the quote paints a broad landscape of these experiences—the aggressors are not confined to one...
