Empowerment
Three Straight Friends Asked Why I Took So Long to Come Out of the Closet
Three sets of straight-guy eyes turn, boring into me, genuinely intrigued. Dudes were perplexed. Wait, what had I said to make them so focused and interested? It was like the classic record-scratch moment, as if the music and conversation in the lively bar went silent and the entire room had turned its attention to me.
By Joe Guay - Dispatches From the Guay Life!!about a year ago in Pride
Childhood Memories: Trans Women's Experiences During Adolescence
In the quiet of a suburban neighborhood, where the sun set in soft shades of orange, young Ana played carefree with her dolls. From an early age, she felt she didn't fit into society's expectations. Curious and fearless, Ana ventured into neighboring fields, building elaborate sandcastles where she reigned as a brave princess in her own imaginary kingdom, dreaming of a world where her identity could shine without constraint. Her evenings were spent gazing at the stars, wondering if there were others like her who felt the same pull towards authenticity.
By Rafael Fiuza2 years ago in Pride
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The Law of Attraction. You have probably heard so much about this already. Maybe you have watched The Secret (Dare to Dream)? Maybe youβve heard every celebrity and successful person you know of talking about the very same formula. (If not - start with Jim Carey and the story about him asking for a hike as a kid. Then look up Helen Hadsell. Then perhaps J-Lo, Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Annistonβ¦ they all openly discuss this. Athletes, Olympic medalists and their trainersβ¦ the list is endless.
By Kayleigh Fraser β¨2 years ago in Pride
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For true change to occur, it is said that we must either go very far down a path of intense suffering (to find lifeβs truths waiting at the end of that arduous journey - when you will be in such a state of exhaustion and depletion that you have no choice but to change) or you must hear them from someone who you truly trust and who inspires you to change.
By Kayleigh Fraser β¨2 years ago in Pride
Forever Loved
Pen a letter of support to 2SLGBTQ+ youth Dear You, I didn't know when I held your tiny body to mine that life would be unfair, unkind, a struggle or cruel. Not for you. Not for you. My world swirled in rainbows from the day you were mine, nothing else mattered other than you being happy.
By ROCK aka Andrea Polla (Simmons)2 years ago in Pride
WE ARE WITH YOU
To my dear queer youth, I want you to know that I see you. I see the challenges you face, the fear of judgment, the struggle for acceptance, and the longing for belonging. These are not burdens you bear alone, they are shared experiences that connect you to a larger community of individuals who understand and support you. I want to continue this conversation with you, knowing that the journey you're on is both unique and shared by many. Every step you take, every moment of doubt or triumph, is a testament to your strength and resilience. In a world that may not always recognize or appreciate your identity.
By Nidhi Gohil 2 years ago in Pride
Where's Your Pride Vocal?
I have had the privilege to be able to be an out queer and genderfluid person in most of my spaces. My wife and I are accepted and loved by the people in our lives. Our rights as a same-sex couple are protected. And even more so, I've been able to support and empower queer youth in their identities. Even in the Arctic.
By Oneg In The Arctic2 years ago in Pride
