she got away

"Growing up, I dealt with a lot of complexity, honestly, and fear understanding my queerness, and being able to voice it out loud. I came out when I was fourteen to my loved ones and to my family, and I just came out publicly. I just want to say, to everyone who is living their truth now, I understand the courage it takes and I see your bravery. To all of you that have felt marginalised or discriminated against because of your sexuality, the colour of your skin, your gender identity, I know what it's like and I'm here for you. And I want you to know that I will continue to speak up for us, as a brown queer girl." - LARA RAJ