# @m_lweber on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C2YKn73SRVG
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/11951003-m-lweber-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-01-21T21:35:22.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Mariana Weber (@m_lweber) — https://gondola.cc/m_lweber

## Caption

It’s been a chaotic week, but I still want to share snippets of a piece I wrote for readtheroommag about Station 19’s wlw representation (beautifully portrayed by dsavre + spampistefania), its impact, and the fight the fandom has taken on to savestation19. 🔗 in bio if you want to read in full. 💛

I’m relatively private and rarely post these days, let alone share any of my work. But it felt too important not to share. And I’m honestly really proud of this piece because it’s personal.

Growing up, it was rare to see LGBTQIA+ characters on screen that weren’t there for a punchline, to be villainized, or to contribute to harmful tropes. Grey’s Anatomy was probably the first time I remember seeing a wlw couple on screen, and the representation is still alarmingly low.

“Visibility creates understanding and opens doors; it’s life-saving.” - GLAAD President sarahkateellis

This might seem frivolous to some, but it’s honestly true. When we see ourselves on screen, it allows for a safer space for everyone to be invited and to create necessary conversations. That’s why many LGBTQIA+ people find comfort in shows representing our stories.

I was lucky to grow up with family and friends who were super accepting and open. However, even though I was lucky, it was still a scary thing to reckon with. I fear that as we continue to see representation of all kinds diminished, we’re closing more doors on necessary conversations.

Anyway, this is me rambling, and even if this is barely seen, I wanted to say my piece at least and know that I’ve written something personal to me and a ton of friends/community that can relate.

🎥 w/ permission + credit: scrofantastic  #station19

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Mariana Weber | @m_lweber | https://gondola.cc/m_lweber | Senior Social Media Strategist |

## Tags

station19, savestation19

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