Robyn Ochs > Robyn's Quotes

“Although I’ve experienced many curious and dubious reactions when I’ve mentioned my bisexuality, every person in my life who matters has validated me. What ultimately matters, though, is how I perceive and bless my own process.”
― Robyn Ochs, REC*OG*NIZE: The Voices of Bisexual Men

“but the truth is that I’m bi, and I want people to know it. I want them to know that they know someone like me.”
― Robyn Ochs, REC*OG*NIZE: The Voices of Bisexual Men

“LGBT youth still need as much support as we can provide, so I encourage each of us to share our stories, so that we can be real together.”
― Robyn Ochs, REC*OG*NIZE: The Voices of Bisexual Men

“However you identify, I promise to respect whatever label currently describes your identity but, please, return the favor.”
― Robyn Ochs, REC*OG*NIZE: The Voices of Bisexual Men

“My sexuality is a gift that allowed me to explore the bounds of my humanity and, finding answers, to move joyously beyond either/or.”
― Robyn Ochs, REC*OG*NIZE: The Voices of Bisexual Men

“My sexuality is something that is not completely obvious. It is something that I could hide and keep a secret.”
― Robyn Ochs, REC*OG*NIZE: The Voices of Bisexual Men

“My sexuality has always been on a need-to-know basis and for the larger part of my life, since I’ve come to understand who I am, I learned that most people don’t or didn’t need to know.”
― Robyn Ochs, REC*OG*NIZE: The Voices of Bisexual Men

“When I tell people I am bisexual, I get asked certain questions. The one I am most often asked is, “How can you be attracted to more than one gender?” I reply, “How can you only be attracted to one gender?” The response to that question is “That is who I am.” Exactly! Me being attracted to more than one gender is who I am.”
― Robyn Ochs, REC*OG*NIZE: The Voices of Bisexual Men

“I needed to risk being unapologetically authentic, even in the face of potential rejection.”
― Robyn Ochs, REC*OG*NIZE: The Voices of Bisexual Men

“Honey, wake up. Gender and sexuality are different things. I can be bi and trans*!”
― Robyn Ochs, REC*OG*NIZE: The Voices of Bisexual Men