Growing up, watching movies and TV shows was a big deal in my family. That's how we bonded—by watching TV together and talking about the shows afterward. However, after discovering the Thai GL series, I find that I can no longer enjoy American TV shows. This has created a great deal of turmoil for my family and me. They don't understand why I find these shows so boring and can't seem to get into them anymore.
For the first time in my life, I feel represented and heard when watching Thai GL. These shows always put a big smile on my face, but now I struggle to return to the ones I once enjoyed with my family. I've always felt like the black sheep in my family for being the only one who is queer, and this situation only adds fuel to the fire. Don't get me wrong; my family has always loved and supported me, but as I grow older, I feel like I have less in common with them, and I hate that feeling.
I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced this—having something you love so much that your family doesn't get. Also, do you find American shows boring, no?