Ms Badcrumble
Jul 30, 2017 · 2 min read

Sense of pride

I volunteered with colleagues and friends at Sheffield Pride yesterday on one of the stalls promoting the SIGNAL LGBT+ network.

One young person who had recently come out was a bit overwhelmed when he came to say hi with his mum. I handed him my dog to cuddle and told him it was going to be okay. I’ve never felt so humbled.

As a proud ally I will continue working for the day when Pride isn’t necessary. A day when we value each other for everything we are, instead of judging out of prejudice.

I love my gay friends, my transgender friends, my lesbian friends, my bisexual friends, my CIS friends, my queer friends, my straight friends, my gender neutral friends, those in polyamorous relationships, married, asexual, single, promiscuous or celibate.

I love them because I love them. Their gender/sexuality/relationship status is irrelevant, but pertinent today.

Equality will not come until we *all* stand up and defend each other’s right to live without persecution or prejudice.

    Ms Badcrumble

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