I know it's not like me to push out so many blog posts in succession, but this is a topic important to me that I wanted to write about and that I talk about a lot: division.
Last night I met up with someone who had never met other MAPs before, but it wasn't just us, it was with my other friends too. Someone who felt alone a day ago now has friends that they can talk to about anything, people they can go to the bar with, or go to the park with, or whatever.
Alice Day was yesterday, and I forgot to make a post about it. I guess I was just too busy to remember, but busy doing what? Hosting an Alice Day picnic of course!
I've heard time and time again that MAPs need a “stonewall”. Stonewall refers to a series of riots against law enforcement who were pestering gays back decades ago, and it had a lasting impact as a pivotal gay rights event. People say we need ours, but no one wants to throw the first brick because we are too scared.
Thanksgiving is a holiday I am not too fond of, not only does it lead to awkward family get together, but it is based on an event taught to us all as a lie, a continued propaganda despite the fact that most adults know it is a lie. I am referring to the colonization “discovery” of America and the “peaceful” meal shared between the native Americans and European emigrants
Everyone is scared about a Trump presidency: women, people of color, and, what I'll be writing about in this post, queer people.
This is one of, if not the most, important American presidential elections of all time We are facing a tyrant that wants to restrict reproductive freedom, queer lives, and racial equality. If you are old enough, you can play a part in making sure the conservatives don't win this election.
There are many news sources online, I am sure we are all familiar with the likes of FOX News and CNN. Bigger news publishers like these tend to focus on the biggest headlines, but when it comes to smaller communities that need the spotlight just as much as big ones, what about smaller publishers?
This weekend I met one of my good friends on pedi. Every time I meet someone it's always prefaced by anxiety, worried that things won't happen the way I think they will. But meeting someone like me, someone that society has tried to suppress and rid of a life, always reminds me about the community we're fighting for, and how good that is. Everyone behind a profile picture is a real person with friends and family, struggles and aspirations. It's worth fighting for. I've had the privilege of meeting so many great people, and I know there are more out there. It has made me incredibly happy that I've caused people to meet others, and I will always suggest that people do it. It really changes your life once you know you're not alone.
You are loved by friends, you are loved by family.
You are loved by humans, you are loved by animals.
You are loved by old, you are loved by young.
You were loved yesterday, you are loved today, and you will still be loved tomorrow.