🏳️🌈Happy Pride from an ExJW!
Happy Pride.
Happy Pride because my children are safer at a drag show than the kingdom hall...
Happy Pride because I’ve never had a queer person come onto my page and tell me their God was going to kill me for living differently.
Happy Pride because I don’t believe anyone should grow up thinking they’re broken simply because of who they love.
Happy Pride because you don’t need anyone’s permission to exist.
Happy Pride because your identity isn’t a sin.
Happy Pride because love should never require hiding.
Happy Pride because no ancient belief system gets to decide whether you’re worthy of dignity.
Happy Pride because you deserve a life that’s built on authenticity, not fear.
Happy Pride because no child should spend years praying to wake up as someone else.
Happy Pride because no one should have to choose between their family and their identity.
Happy Pride because leaving a high-control religion taught me that unconditional love doesn’t come with fine print.
Happy Pride because my children will never wonder if I’ll stop loving them because of what they identify as or who they fall in love with.
Happy Pride because if one of my boys ever tells me they’re gay, bisexual, trans, or anywhere else under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella, they’ll get exactly the same answer:
“I love you.”
And to every queer person who was raised believing God hated them…I’m so sorry.
There was never anything wrong with you.
In case you haven’t yet, I hope this is the year you stop apologizing for existing.
I’m your internet mom and I’m proud of you and I love you. Happy Pride. 🏳️🌈