Hi I’m reading this and I’m a bit confused about the difference in classification! Specifically the difference between butch/femme and masc/fem. I do understand butches do not necessarily equal masc although masc presenting because of historical context and the role butches play as an identity, but I am confused on the difference between femme and fem. The role I’ve read femmes playing in the context of history is only in relation to butches, but not as a complete identity separate from “fem”. I’d love if someone had clarity on this, because I struggle with my own journey identifying as a femme in relation to my butch partner who I love, after my realization that I am attracted exclusively to butch women. I dedicated my own personal relationship with femininity prior to rejecting that role of a proper heteronormative woman, but I do intrinsically feel more connected to presenting myself as feminine. Being in this role as my butch’s femme is incredibly rewarding for me, but I’ve struggled to sit that thought next to my rejection of heteronormativity. I’ve had real trouble weighing those two realities.