I consider myself lucky to live in the time period that I live in now as an LGBT+ person. Is this time period perfect? No. Is homophobia defeated? Absolutely not. Could the future be even better than it is now? Possibly. However, I live in a time period where I do not have to suffer in silence. I live in a time period where I am not isolated, and where I have to live in fear. I do understand, however, that not all places of the world are safe for LGBT+ people. For instance, take a look at these lovely photos posted throughout the Westboro Baptist Church website:
Source: Westboro Baptist Church http://www.godhatesfags.com
Lovely images right? It’s a reminder that although the LGBT+ community has come so far, there is still a long way to go. I do understand my role as a person of the LGBT+ community in order to help strive towards our new goal. I must not be silent. I must not be uneducated. I must not allow myself to be isolated. I must not allow these voices of hate to make me feel ashamed. I am proud that Guide to Pride’s blog stands alongside other blogs such as LGBTQ Nation, PinkNews, and The Gaily Grind. Although Guide to Pride blogs on topics similar to these other blogs, such as about Pride and LGBT+ news, I offer my personal experiences to these topics. I also specify in celebrating the history and culture of Pride, as well as how to participate. Essentially, the more voices, the more we are heard against the voices of hate.