
@Maryxus ("Maryxus Maddly") replied to a tweet by @Maryxus:
Nu metal and heavy metal gave me at least one outlet to vent the anger I had at my abusers and bullies, and it made them think I was masculine and straight enough.
They still bullied me for being an awkward nerd, but at least they weren't being me for being a faggot.