I live. I dream. I fuck. Un loco. Amante del amor, la poesía, la brujería, el arte, la justicia, el perineo, la mar, los libros y los besos robados. AVE BABALON
Happy Pride Month to all my gay, lesbian, bi, trans, and queer frens 🏳️🌈
May your favorite ship stay canon and your heart stay full, here's a lil appreciation post for the couples that made us laugh, cry, and kick our feet like idiots ❤️
This very faded picture was taken around the time I realized that I was who I was, as it were. Though I knew I would be keeping a secret for a while, I didn't feel cursed. I felt confident, for the first time, that I was going to be just fine. So it has proved. Happy Pride Month.
This Pride Month, I'm sharing a piece of my story.
As I play "My Heart Will Go On" on the piano, one of my favorite songs, I reflect on the journey that made me who I am today.
When I was 14 or 15, I came out as gay. A few weeks after telling a friend, I sat down with my parents and did one of the hardest things I've ever done. I told them who I was. While acceptance took time, I was fortunate to have parents who loved and supported me through that journey.
I later joined the military during Don't Ask, Don't Tell, serving my country while knowing I couldn't fully be myself. When that policy was repealed in 2011, I was finally able to serve openly. I learned that authenticity isn't a weakness. It's a strength.
The biggest lesson I've learned is that before the world can accept you, you have to accept yourself. Once I stopped hiding who I was, everything changed.
Pride is about courage, authenticity, and living your truth, even when it's difficult. To anyone still finding their voice, know that you are worthy exactly as you are.
Happy Pride Month. 🌈
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