By: Maggie

In reply to Evie Frishman.

The majority of the comments are in high praise of this column, rather than what you describe.

If someone is uncomfortable, or wants to talk it out, or wants their “ouch” to be acknowledged, this is the space where they can do so. And although this may be a personal narrative, it can sometimes read as a commentary about larger issues. This is likely because there is only one regular butch-identified columnist writing about butch happenings/experiences/identities etc. etc. When there is only one voice, it is hard to remember that it is a personal narrative, because that one voice takes up space and power and authority.