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You know what? Happy Pride to everyone still in the closet.
To the people who don’t feel safe enough to come out to their friends or family or community or all three.
To those who feel like they can’t come out because they just feel confused about their gender or sexuality and don’t know how to come out when they don’t even know what label to use.
To the people who fear coming out publicly because it may put their job or career at risk.
To the people who haven’t come out because they don’t want anything to change about their relationships.
To the people who see Pride festivals and parades being advertised or talked about, who look up their local one with the understanding that they cannot attend. To those who feel distanced from Pride because you feel like you cannot partake in the celebration because only you know that it’s a celebration meant also for you.
Pride Month is for you, too. Be proud of yourself even if you can’t be out. Be proud of your journey of self-acceptance, even if you haven’t found acceptance outside of yourself just yet. There’s no rush. There’s no pressure, just because it’s pride month.
Pride Month is already for you.