Inspired by what Vico said, Iāve found one of the best ways to heal from self-shame is seeing reflections of yourself (including those parts you may hold shame about) in other people, loving those people fiercely, and seeing them be loved by others around them. It can be hard to jump from feeling shame about yourself to loving those parts of you, but when you see other people loving themselves and being loved (for, and not despite those things), itās proof that that very same love is out there for you! (Iām saying āyouā but this is very much my own experience, so perhaps I should be using first person instead š ). Thank you for sharing this vulnerable process, and Iām rooting for you to keep facing that shame with empathy and courage!
And Lauren, I loved your reflections on what pride can be, and how pride can change over time. Pride can be a protest, a celebration, a shared meal with a loved one, or just staying alive through all of this. Thank you for illustrating that through your wonderful memories!
Inspired by what Vico said, Iāve found one of the best ways to heal from self-shame is seeing reflections of yourself (including those parts you may hold shame about) in other people, loving those people fiercely, and seeing them be loved by others around them. It can be hard to jump from feeling shame about yourself to loving those parts of you, but when you see other people loving themselves and being loved (for, and not despite those things), itās proof that that very same love is out there for you! (Iām saying āyouā but this is very much my own experience, so perhaps I should be using first person instead š ). Thank you for sharing this vulnerable process, and Iām rooting for you to keep facing that shame with empathy and courage!
And Lauren, I loved your reflections on what pride can be, and how pride can change over time. Pride can be a protest, a celebration, a shared meal with a loved one, or just staying alive through all of this. Thank you for illustrating that through your wonderful memories!
Happy Pride, yall š
Yall gonna be at dyke day?
Itās always shocking how many people are there. So fun though. Did you get to go?
Yep. It was a bit overwhelming. My mom and my sister came and I hung out with my best friend who I invited so that was fun.