Humanity

I’m Not a Boy!
Before anything, I would like to verify that I am a woman. I was born a woman out of my mother’s womb; I was dressed in women’s clothing throughout my childhood, and I have done everything in my life as nothing but a woman. I’ve never wished to become anything other than a woman, though I hold no malice for those who intend to move away or into the gender.
By Gading Widyatamaka11 months ago in Pride
THE GREAT SIR RATAN TATA. AI-Generated.
Here, the story is inspired by the ideas of unstoppable defined people like Ratan Tata who opposes all possibilities that could reach size. This is a fictional representation, but it captures the spirit of endurance, vision and resilience that defines such an iconic figure.
By Sirikot Traders, Hamidchar11 months ago in Pride
More Thoughts About Clayton Kershaw
The 2025 MLB regular season is only a month away and we're eager for it to get underway. About a month ago, I wrote a story about Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw. In that story, which I will post a link to it down below, I called him out for his bigoted rhetoric. In a 2023 interview, he got in his feelings over Dodger Stadium inviting The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence during Pride Month. He stated in that interview that they, The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, were mocking Christianity. To him, it was a personal attack towards him because he's a Christian, when it really wasn't. I've also called him out on other things, but in this story, I have even more to say about Clayton.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 11 months ago in Pride
Transitioning Saves Lives
February 27, 2025: Today, I have been on testosterone for three years. It's wild that time has passed so quickly. It doesn't feel like that ago that I was on the phone with a gender specialist, asking about being prescribed hormones. I look back on pre-transition photos of myself - I'm so young, so oblivious to what life had in store for me. The image of myself in old photographs is like some distant relative: a younger sister or a cousin I used to know. I still know her, of course, on a superficial level. I wish she had gotten the chance to know me, too.
By choreomania11 months ago in Pride
The Unbreakable Honor of the Indian Navy
Within the coronary heart of each soldier beats no longer just courage but compassion — a price that shines brightest in the darkest hours of warfare. This is not just some other war tale. It’s a testimony to know-how, humanity, and the profound admire the Indian military holds for every soldier, irrespective of the uniform they put on.
By Sameer Chandavarkar11 months ago in Pride
Brewing T. Honorable Mention in Pride Under Pressure Challenge.
A while ago, I wrote about the Medicaid unwinding during the Biden administration that left me without my prescriptions. The thing I didn't mention, quite intentionally, was the fact that this unfortunate change also ensured I wouldn't be able to afford my weekly dose of testosterone. I didn't frame it as an attack on my rights as a queer person. I didn't even point to my queerness as one of the reasons I was removed from coverage. It was two weeks after my top surgery, but I understood this as coincidence, and knew millions of people were impacted by the loss of COVID protections, not just queer people.
By kp11 months ago in Pride
The First Kiss of My Life Under Rome's Clotheslines - When the Pope Wouldn't
The picture is AI-made by the Author on the following prompt: "a picture of two kissing men in Rome in a backyard with only the moon as witness in 1980ies quality".
By Henrik Hageland11 months ago in Pride
Simple Man
As I get older, thoughts like this start creeping in—what do I want the world to remember about me? What’s the one thing that should last long after I’m gone? And then it hit me. If there were one song to be played at my funeral, one song that truly captures the essence of my life, it would be Simple Man. That’s it. That’s what I want to leave behind. Success? It fades. It’s nice, sure—but in the end, it means nothing. What really matters is leaving this world as the person I truly am. That’s everything.
By Christian Bass11 months ago in Pride
Essential Guide for First-Time Pilgrims: Preparing for Amarnath Yatra
Essential Guide for First-Time Pilgrims: Preparing for the Amarnath Yatra The Amarnath Yatra is one of the most sacred pilgrimages in India, attracting thousands of devotees every year. Located in the breathtaking Himalayas, the Amarnath Cave houses the holy ice lingam of Lord Shiva, making it a spiritual haven for Hindus. However, the journey to this divine destination is not just spiritually enriching but also physically demanding. If you’re planning your first Amarnath Yatra, it’s crucial to prepare thoroughly to ensure a safe and memorable experience. Here’s a comprehensive guide with essential tips to help you prepare for this incredible pilgrimage.
By Ramesh Mahato 11 months ago in Pride
The Thirteenth Year
The number 13: there are two reasons why this number holds dear and near to me. The first being that I was born on the 13th of November and the second is today, I celebrate my 13th coming out anniversary. February 20, 2012, was a scary, yet joyous moment in my life. While many people have since stopped being friends with me because of me coming out as a gay man, there are others who love and accept me for who I am. I knew that I liked guys at a very young age, but my now estranged parents, made it difficult for me to fully express myself. I had to act and look a certain way around them. To them, being yourself is wrong and they think something is wrong with you. I had to hide my true self for about the next 20 years, because I grew up in the 90s, at a time when being gay was a taboo topic and not accepted by society.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 11 months ago in Pride
Glued
we're stuck Me and You like stripes parallel worn together across shoulders to lean on each other
By Amber Allehoff11 months ago in Pride
i wasn't always candid
once upon my bipolar years, if i had told you that i loved you, with everything that meant, i'd have been telling you that i would give up my world to enter yours.
By kp11 months ago in Pride