Pride

This month is Gay Pride. So in the spirit I went to the parade they hold every year in Salt Lake City with Monica Firth. (boyfriends mom) I didn't go for the "status" or to put pictures up on Facebook so everyone knew I went there. I went to support my friends and family. My boyfriends younger brother Zack, came out to his parents a couple years ago. I had a chance to walk around with him and his boyfriend Max at the mall and was so angry at all the people staring and judging. I would stare right back at them and didn't understand why Zack never said anything to them. I realize now. He's proud to be who he is, and people cant judge him for that. The shirts that the mothers wore during Gay Pride said: Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.- Dr. Seuss. Brilliant! 

 Samantha, Monica, and Jackie 

The LDS group

 The parade was started off with the Grand Marshal, But who followed was what was really amazing. A woman started a group called Mormons Building Bridges, an LDS group supporting Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals, and Transgenders. I've never heard a crowd cheer so loud for group in a parade! They marched in their Sunday Best and it was brutally hot. Monica was so overwhelmed with all the supporters and I think it may have been comforting knowing that there were other people supporting their gay sons, lesbian daughters etc...                                                     

Her sign says: I will walk with you, I will talk with you, thats how I'll show my love for you. 

The best part was seeing Zack being himself with the people he loves.

I love being who I am and I love surrounding myself with the people I love. I'm so lucky to have an amazing family, a loving boyfriend (and his family), and understanding friends. I wouldn't change the person I am ever. And I hope more people would come to understand that people are just finding love, doesn't matter what sex they are. If they are as happy as I am, then I think its only fair to be able to marry the person you love. :)

Pride
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