“I was at the peak of what I assumed would be the rest of my life as a young creative in Toronto. Then, I started blowing up like Violet in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The next thing I knew, I was under the disco-ball surgical light in the operating room, counting down from ten.”
‘What’s the best thing that ever happened to me? Easy. Getting cancer.’: Cancer patient shares beautiful love story, self discovery
‘Cars kept passing, people kept walking, all while I was still asking for help.’: Wheelchair user shares saddening experience, important reminder of accessibility and kindness
“The boy asked if they should help me. His dad walked away laughing. That was a moment that can’t be undone.”
‘I let her cry over her son. Because what she’s feeling has nothing to do with me.’: Disabled mom discusses complexities of Disability Pride
“Disability Pride is a journey. It’s messy, chaotic, disorganized. But my pride is my own, and no one gets to touch that.”
‘He let me find my own language, my own voice.’: Gay man honors memories of his dad on Father’s Day
“He said one thing to say to me when I came out. ‘I’ve always believed in Love.'”
‘You agreed to support and help your child the moment you became a parent.’: LGBTQ teen urges parents to support their children as they figure out their identity
“Kids are constantly figuring themself out, and it doesn’t get easier. They’re struggling more than you are in those moments.”
‘I am NOT confused. I know what I want. I know who I am. I love who I am.’: Bisexual woman embraces authentic self after coming out
“Being rejected hurts, but not as much as it hurts to live a life that is not in alignment with your soul.”
I’m An Imperfect Pride Mom, But I Try My Best
“I’m very proud of my sons and the courage they have not hiding their sexuality.”
5 Keys To Celebrating Your Intersectionality During Pride
“Pride month for me does not just mean celebrating my queer identity, but how all of my identities intersect with one another.”
‘Michael? Is it for a man?’ At that moment, everything opened up.’: Gay man celebrates Pride by sharing tear-jerking coming out journey
“I had begun to move shame aside. Now, I would need to work very hard to replace it with Pride.”
Dear Ally Moms, Saying ‘I’m Your Mom Now’ To LGBTQ+ Individuals Is Not The Solution
“Please keep being a part of Mama Bears groups and wearing your ‘Free Mom Hugs’ shirts. We do love it and appreciate it so very much. But we know you have your own families and your own lives, and one human can only do so much.”