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Most recently published stories in Pride.
The Greatest Queer Showman
John Duff is excited to live in a time when so many queer artists are releasing authentically queer music. As an out artist, he has released multiple singles and music videos that have gone viral on social media including “House on Fire” and “Hokie Pokie”.
By Ben Nelson2 years ago in Pride
The Courage Journey
Once upon a time, in a small town nestled between rolling hills and whispering trees, there lived a little girl named Lily. She had rosy cheeks, bright eyes, and a smile that could light up the darkest of nights. But one fateful day, tragedy struck. A terrible storm swept through the town, taking away everything Lily held dear—her family, her home, her sense of belonging.
By James Fareke2 years ago in Pride
No, she’s not my mother!
It’s inevitable. I’ll go through my notes after a doctors appointment and someone will have written, “mom/mother said.” My wife is not my mother, seems like a strange thing to say to your doctor’s office, but it’s become something of the norm for my partner and I. I’m autistic and deal with intense bouts of social anxiety, especially with strangers. I have a long list of comorbities and other illnesses and see a varied medical team in a regular basis. However with every office and new nurse or doctor I see, I’m met with the same assumptions. My wife must be my mother and therefore is my parent and caretaker. Some might just laugh this off and think it’s funny, but when it happens to you all the time… it gets old very quick. We always introduce ourselves as spouses to anyone on my medical teams, and yet it still continues to happen.
By Josey Pickering2 years ago in Pride
The Rainbow Renegade. Content Warning.
A maven, Joan of Ark, supporting her cause and distancing oneself from whims that do not fit the persona, stereotype of her group. Oneself cannot risk being caught adhering to societal norms they have shunned. As beings on two legs we are incapable of treating others how we feel about them. We only have the ability to treat them how we feel about ourselves. What exists in one side of the field versus what is in the other field just barely visible on the horizon can only be fathomed from the eyes of someone else. Introducing the idea of re-entering into a norm that has been left behind will immediately be shot down. As the realization sets in that the field they are in is eerily similar to the field that they left. Slowly but surely the yard just over the mountain begins to look much more appealing. If the treatment, disappointment, and risk of embarrassment are the same, what keeps someone standing in place when walking away is the better option? The answer sits in the maintenance of a perception and the reassurance the Renegade brings to the group. Becoming a leader of any Taboo ideal takes the leader from self-interest to furthering the causes of the group. It begins with strong advocacy and support for a form or freedom, or expression, an audacity to support the under-dog.
By Berry Marion2 years ago in Pride
Understanding LGBTQ+ Identities:
In the mosaic of human experience, diversity reigns supreme, and nowhere is this more evident than within the LGBTQ+ community. From lesbian and gay to bisexual, transgender, queer, and beyond, the spectrum of LGBTQ+ identities is as vast and varied as the colors of the rainbow. Yet, amidst this diversity lies a common thread of resilience, authenticity, and shared humanity. In this exploration, we embark on a journey to unravel the rich tapestry of LGBTQ+ identities – to understand the nuances, challenges, and triumphs of navigating the diverse landscape of sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression.
By Aarav Rohilla2 years ago in Pride
