Empowerment

My Personhood is Not Political. Runner-Up in Pride Under Pressure Challenge.
I came out of the closet as nonbinary for the first time to my best friend, then to my parents. Shortly after, I came out again, to my sister. Then to my other siblings. And I’m still coming out, on a regular basis, to this day.
By Raistlin Allen9 months ago in Pride
Accept who you are, respect where you have been, and expect how to get where you are going.
Pride holds two polar opposite meanings. Pride, defined as unreasonable self-esteem and haughtiness isone of the deadly sins. In contrast, pride is also considered a deep-seated, dignified and noble gift of grace, that offers a feeling of satisfaction associated with time, place and circumstances or people.
By Katherine D. Graham9 months ago in Pride
The Room at the End of the Hall
The house had too many windows. Ezra had counted them once, forty-two, not including the small one in the attic. Light poured in from every side, but somehow, the place still felt shadowed. Maybe it wasn't the house that was dark. Perhaps it was the weight he brought in with him.
By Robert Lacy9 months ago in Pride
My Name Is Still Elias: A Story of Identity, Belonging, and the Courage to Remember. AI-Generated.
I was seventeen when I moved to America. A suitcase full of prayers from my mother, a blue komboloi from my grandfather, and my name — Ηλίας — which no one could pronounce.
By Constandinos Olymbios9 months ago in Pride
"Frotophobia" and (Internalized) Homophobia
The Jewish-American Bill Weintraub began the "Frot Movement" as an attempt to popularize frottage (genital-genital sex or genital rubbing between men) and help frottage compete (in the "free market" of sexualities) against the much more dangerous and injurious act of anal.
By ANTICHRIST SUPERSTAR9 months ago in Pride
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I spoke to my Dad last night While he dressed the salad with balsamic vinegar And salted the schnitzels how my Mum likes them.
By Ruby Red9 months ago in Pride
Is Pride on the decline?
Not so very long-ago Pride month saw events held in nearly every town and city across the United States and much of Europe, with rainbow colored flags visible in most streets and pride themed adverts on every television channel.
By Ted Maul 9 months ago in Pride
The Quiet in Room 17
I always knew something was different about me. Not the “gifted child” kind of different, or even the “she’s so quirky” type. This difference didn’t come with praise or pats on the back. It came with whispers, narrowed eyes, and the lingering silence after I entered a room.
By Zakir Ullah9 months ago in Pride
No Matter the Result: Pinky Promise
⋆｡ﾟ☁︎ ✧ ⚢ ☾ ﾟ｡⋆ "Ouch!" Mara hissed, louder than she meant. People in the waiting room stared, mildly annoyed. But Mara was more bothered. Her thumb throbbed. She’d bitten through another nail. A fresh crescent of red peeked out from under the polish Doreen had painted just an hour ago.
By Dalma Ubitz9 months ago in Pride
Dancing to Britney And Coming Out . Top Story - June 2025.
Everyone knew I was gay before I said a word. No one told me, they figured I would come around when the time was right. But I didn't know that. Which made coming to terms with my orientation that much more difficult.
By Edward Anderson9 months ago in Pride
I Didn’t Disappear. I Refused.
They outlawed my name first. Not the one on my ID — that one they kept, with its masculine “Matthew” and that stiff, false “M” stamped next to sex, like a scar carved into paperwork.
By Rukka Nova9 months ago in Pride
In the Face of Erasure
I need to forget myself,” Jordan said, their voice barely above a whisper. They sat in the sterile chair, fingers fidgeting with the edges of their sleeve, their eyes staring ahead, unfocused.
By Shoaib Rehman9 months ago in Pride