Biphobic Bi Person Experiences Sadness for the First Time, Is Uncomfortable Not Being Happy all the Time and Needs to Be More Empathetic

A man is facing backlash from friends and colleagues at work upon requesting a sick leave due to grieving the loss of his brother. He is openly bi and so far have received some empowering call-outs to build community and support.

"You can't feel depressed and experience survivor's guilt over your brother's death, that is biphobic and hurtful towards the LGBT community. What you need is a mandatory leave of absence."

"You can come back once you're well enough to function among normal society. Real LGBT doesn't hang out with losers like you."

"Trans joy allowed. No trans sadness, that is transphobic."

The employee has wished to remain anonymous, though the grieving process has begun to worry the surrounding Metropolitan area that harm will come to others and so we'd like to inform you as a precaution that his name is James Smith.