Let us always remember that Pride is, at its core, about SURVIVAL. Being oneself is not a choice but a basic psychological need.
The thought of people living their whole lives in the closet and never owning themselves in a deep and authentic way fills me with sadness for the loss they suffered and their beautiful lights extinguished, that no one got to see and admire… And it fills me with rage at the crushing social pressure always to conform, never to stand out in a way that would draw disapproval from the small, judgemental people who are so often the loudest.

















