I just have to say... coming out changed my life. I was in a straight-passing relationship for 5 years completely ignoring my sexuality because I was in a committed relationship. Being out just wasn't a priority at the time. When that relationship ended in early 2020, and Covid-19 hit, I said to myself... "what the hell am I waiting for??" I came out to my parents that summer as "not-straight," because I knew I was on the spectrum somewhere, but didn't have the language I do now. Over the last few years, I learned where I fit in the community and am happily in love with my non-binary partner. I am now a loud and proud pansexual woman striving to unlearn trauma and uplift my confidence. I am so thankful that I felt brave enough to confront what I knew all along. <3

With everything going on in the world right now... everything feels very heavy. That said, I sincerely believe that engaging with community is not only the best way to feel grounded, but to also feel safe, which is a large concern for many of us right now.  So glad there is a place where I can voice these thoughts and invest in people who share my mindset!