What Pride Means To Me
05/31/2023
by True Hoffman
Pride is what brings all of us together. It transcends the times and lives between the struggles and challenges. It pushes us forward. In times of doubt, pain, and sorrow. Pride is the person in the closet. Who struggles to come out - but still paints rainbows in the spring. Pride is the echo of those we’ve lost - that have paved the way for future generations. Pride is everyone who sees that loving should not come with a judgment. It should come with Acceptance, Gentleness, and Peace. Pride is not banning books. Pride is not eliminating “Gay” from a classroom’s vocabulary. Pride is our lantern - ignited with the spirit of change. Pride is the path that we forge. To being ourselves even in the company of hate. Pride delivers a gift to our hearts. And shifts our souls. Pride is the key to silencing discrimination and damage. Pride is the hug from your parents when they finally accept you. Or the love you give yourself when they don’t. Love and be loved. And share your pride with the world.
Pride is what brings all of us together. It transcends the times and lives between the struggles and challenges. It pushes us forward. In times of doubt, pain, and sorrow. Pride is the person in the closet. Who struggles to come out - but still paints rainbows in the spring. Pride is the echo of those we’ve lost - that have paved the way for future generations. Pride is everyone who sees that loving should not come with a judgment. It should come with Acceptance, Gentleness, and Peace. Pride is not banning books. Pride is not eliminating “Gay” from a classroom’s vocabulary. Pride is our lantern - ignited with the spirit of change. Pride is the path that we forge. To being ourselves even in the company of hate. Pride delivers a gift to our hearts. And shifts our souls. Pride is the key to silencing discrimination and damage. Pride is the hug from your parents when they finally accept you. Or the love you give yourself when they don’t. Love and be loved. And share your pride with the world.