Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Pride.
Unbound
I wore a binder for the first time today. I know it may seem like a small thing if you've never been uncomfortable in your own skin, but I've always seemed too big, too much, too many. Went to an AA meeting, a restaurant, out for a stroll, and had to weave myself around straight (passing) couples who take up the whole sidewalk–I guess they may not know what it's like to hide, or I wonder if they're insecure, unable to let go of the hand that proves their status quo. I understand that impulse, the urge to blend in with society, with 'normalcy.'
By Bex Jordan3 years ago in Pride
Overcoming Society's Pressures: The Triumphant Love Story of Mark and Alex
Mark and Alex had been in love for as long as they could remember. They had grown up together and had always known that they were meant to be together. However, they lived in a small town where being gay was not accepted, and they knew that they had to keep their love a secret.
By Yusuf Sezer3 years ago in Pride
What Lesbian Chat Line Partners Want in a Dating Bond?
Daters from the Lesbian community will always want to date someone special with whom they are comfortable to date and turn the bond long-lasting. However, they want to be with someone who respects them as a person and want to be their true love. So, the question about what local Lesbian chat line partners are looking for in a relationship is one of the important questions.
By singles phonechat3 years ago in Pride
A Legacy of Resilience: The History of LGBTQ Pride
The history of LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer) Pride is a long and complex one, reflecting the struggles and triumphs of a marginalized community fighting for visibility, recognition, and rights. The modern LGBTQ Pride movement has its roots in the Stonewall riots of 1969, when a group of LGBTQ people fought back against a police raid of the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City.
By Kurt Tasche3 years ago in Pride
Lost Island. Honorable Mention in Pride Under Pressure Challenge. Top Story - February 2023.
Dani had lost count of the number of times she'd walked the dingy back hallways of the mall. She thought she knew every stain, each crack in the cheap tile floor, all of the exits and backdoors. Despite her supposed familiarity with the area, she had to admit it.
By Bex Jordan3 years ago in Pride
Rainbow Road: A Journey Through LGBTQ+ History
The history of the gay community is long and complex, encompassing centuries of struggle, discrimination, and activism. Despite the challenges faced by gay individuals throughout history, the district has persevered and made great strides toward acceptance and equality in recent years.
By Jeremy Brower3 years ago in Pride
Why Would Anybody Choose to Be Gay?
I was thinking about my LGBTQ brothers and sisters this morning. The things they endure and have to go through as part of the LGBTQ community. The nasty things that are said behind their backs. You hear it from conservative Christians and mean-spirited bigots far too often:
By The Mouthy Renegade Writer3 years ago in Pride
Transcendence
It had been years since Alex had changed their password. They had been too scared, too scared of what might happen if someone found out their secret. But as they sat in front of their computer, staring at the login screen, they knew that it was time to reset their password.
By Maz De Roxas3 years ago in Pride
Conquering Elements: A Haiku Series on Overcoming Challenges and Finding Love in the LGBT Community
In ancient Greece, love was seen as a force of nature, akin to the elements themselves. And, in this haiku series, we see that love is indeed an elemental force, burning fiercely like fire, flowing adaptably like water, taking root and thriving like earth, and soaring freely like air.
By Maz De Roxas3 years ago in Pride
