I was going to post about Halloween (sorry), but due to some conversations I had recently, wanted to talk about something more than panels, or even folklore.
I once wrote a post on getting the confidence for presenting panels. And it’s not just for being a panelist: speaking out is useful in a lot of cases.
For example, supporting friends.
But seriously, speaking up may help bring attention to issues that can then be addressed. Harassment at conventions is still harassment. Homophobia and transphobia is still homophobia and transphobia. Speak up for yourself, speak up for your friends.
It might not be much. And please, do not jeopardize your safety further, in doing so. But to paraphrase a traditional teaching:
“If I am not for myself, than who is?”