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Gay Horse Pride

Published: Jun 27, 2015

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Today... today's a historic moment. It's been decided at the federal level that lesbian and gay lovers throughout the United States of America can enjoy the right, privilege, and honor of being married.

This isn't the end all be all of the effort- this is only one step, but it's a big one, one worth celebrating.

Let me share a story.

Growing up, I wasn't interested in relationships. Even today, I'm not certain where I even fall in terms of sexuality. But when I first got involved in a relationship with Zorel, between my sophomore and junior year in high school, I was faced with that obstacle, that challenge, that many gay and lesbian people face- coming out.

And thus, I did.

And while my parents may not have been the most embracing of it, they didn't disown me or push me away- they still loved me. Overall, for many of my friends, my classmates, my peers... it was no big deal.

And that's pretty amazing.

It speaks to just how far things have come since generations past. That coming out was more or less "a thing that happened" for me.

But my story isn't everyone's story- there are still those out there afraid to come out, because of fear, because of hate and ignorance. The fight for equality still continues. We have a long way to go before my story becomes more of the norm.

But for today... today's a day to celebrate. This is great step not just for those under the LGBT flag, but for everyone.

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LupinKurt

Jul 12, 2018

Im trans, though to be honest I've never been solid on where my sexuality is. I've always been attracted to girls but I've grown to realize that a part of that has always been me as a born male being envious of their natural 'femininity' I guess is the word i would use. I also grew up firmly without an interest in males but I would be lying to myself if I said I haven't thought it or even really questioned myself, especially now that I'm more free to express my 'true' gender and tecnacly wouldn't be gay for having those thoughts (dont take that the wrong way pls, just didn't know how to phrase it, big supporter of gays and indeed have a good few gay friends, just don't VIEW myself that way).

Ironically for me the hardest part of coming out for me was overcoming my belief that everyone WOULD treat me like crap. I spent a good 6 or so years after I realized I was trans worrying over it before i broke and (with a lot of tears and a bit of self hate yelling) admited it to my family. they were actually really cool about it. I do sometimes get those who treat me like trash for what I am but I wouldn't go back for anything! I am who I am and it makes be so happy to know that me and others out there can be ourselves