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.
