It's June 1st, the start of pride month and instead of being super excited this year, I feel nothing but disappointment in my own community not for my identity or being a part of this community. Rather, for the current state the community is in because of a vocal minority of people spreading internal queerphobia and hatred that goes against what we're supposed to stand for.
Pride started as a riot, a fight for equal rights, to be seen and treated as human. Yet, all too often I see people in this community invalidating eachother instead of trying to uplift eachother.
For everyone in the community who needs to hear this:
🩷 Trans women are women.
🩵 Trans men are men.
🤍 Nonbinary people deserve labels that make them feel whole—not erased.
💗 Lesbians can have complex pasts and STILL be real lesbians.
💚 Polyamorous people are valid!
💙 Bisexuality and pansexuality are valid, even if you’re currently dating “only one gender.”
💜 Asexual and aromantic people are queer enough, full stop.
💅 Drag is not predatory. Drag is art. And protest. And joy.
✨ Neopronouns are valid!
💖 Allies have a space in this community too.
No one needs permission to identify with a label that helps them breathe easier, that fits them, that expresses who they are.
You are loved, you are valid, and nobody should get to say otherwise. Happy pride month, here's to spreading positivity and acceptance for all queer identities! 🌈
