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The goal of the project is to document and bring awareness of the local LGBT+ community in the QCA

06/16/2023

Wezz | He/They Trans Man + Pansexual

"Never let them make you forget yourself -- This is a mantra that I tell myself when I'm at a crossroad.

My coming out journey has had its ups and downs, but I have discovered who truly loves me for who I am. At moments it felt daunting to be my authentic self. At the end of the day I would do it all over again. Taking hormones, top surgery and establishing a tribe of people who are caring.

Childhood Wezz couldn't have fathomed where he would be today.

Even when things seem impossible...that is only today, and tomorrow is a new day full of opportunity. Be you. Be true."

06/15/2023

Tyler | Gay

"They say we become the adult our child self needed. I like to think about the younger version of me and what he would say now if he saw what his life would become.

He would be proud. Shocked, yes. But without a doubt proud.

I am gay, yes.

AND I’m a son, a brother, and a friend.

I’m an advocate, party planner, and fundraiser.

AND I’m a lover of the sims, cats, and garbage television.

Today, I get to exist in a multitude of different ways. I get to be gay AND. The ability to exist that way, openly and uninhibited, is a privilege.

I’m so grateful to that younger version of me that kept going so I could be here right now.

He kept going. And so will I."

06/14/2023

Madison | she/they pansexual

I never felt more like my true self until I came out and began living my life for me. I always felt like an outcast until I found my community. Life is so much more full when you surround yourself with support and like minded people. Now I work as a full time hairstylist in a registered safe space, and I truly feel like I’m living a dream! If you are looking for a new stylist I am still taking new clients & am running a Pride Month promo - 20% off of all my vivid colors until end of June! 💖

06/13/2023

Racheal | Q***r

"You inspire people just by being yourself"

06/12/2023

Nathan | He/Him Trans Man & Demisexual

"As I grow, I have noticed that my identities grow with me. Gender and sexuality are on a spectrum much like the dimmer light switch in your house; you can be more than on or off, male or female, and still shine. And this Pride month, I encourage you to remember that. You can feel one way today, and another tomorrow. That's valid and okay. You are not just enough, but more than enough. No matter who you are today or who you become tomorrow. Every day you have value and every day, somebody loves you."

06/11/2023

Tee + Shanna

"The journey to being my authentic self has not been easy. There's been pain, there's been doubt, there's been loss, disownment and denouncing but there has also been joy, peace, happiness, gratification and a sense of purpose that I wouldn't trade for anything in this world as I have chosen to live in my truth. It has been the most freeing thing. I hope this word encourages others to live and live LOUD.

-Authentically Me"

06/10/2023

Jasper | Nonbinaryflux & Demisexual

"I always knew I was different. Most of my life I had been mistaken for a male and it never bothered me. Plus girls were just as pretty as boys to me.
Most of my role models growing up were either in drag or consistently switched between masculine and Feminine looks. This benefitted seeing as I got a lot of hand me downs and most were from male cousins so presenting differently from Most girls my age was already normal. I've always known who I was I just didn't know there were labels!
That's where it all began was with labels! In high-school I met my first Trans friend and we talked over he discovered he wasn't in the right body, he let me ask him supportive questions and he even introduced me to more LGBT friends!
I personally realized I was not cis when I almost dated this sweet Trans guy, on our first date he took me to a play at my high-school and casually asked if wanted to see pictures of his past self. As he showed me pictures he informed that he always knew he wasn't cis but gave himself a chance to explore both sides of Feminine and masculine before making a decision to start Testosterone.
With this new knowledge I started searching to find out what label(s) fit me.
For a bit I thought I was Trans but soon learned I enjoy the flexibility of gender expression that could be obtained with different outfits. I knew I was not cis but I also knew that even in dresses sometimes I felt masculine.
But somedays I still felt Feminine. And other days I felt like I just existed.
But I knew that she/ her was not for me. That's when I discovered nonbinaryflux: where you don't identify with assigned gender at birth but you also don't deal with dysphoria. I'm proud of the body I have since it's gotten me this far, and I don't want to change it physically, but that doesn't stop the fact I'm still me! I'm just me with a labeling that helps me know more about who I am!"

06/09/2023

Charmaine

"Their intentions are to break you
Stand firm in who you are
Never let the words of those who hate place fear in your heart
For your heart is pure
They cringe at your authenticity because they can’t afford it
Cowards who are resentful out of fear for they do not love themselves
So love them anyway
Show them that heart is full of love even for those who don’t deserve it
Because baby maybe one day your love will get through and they can begin to love themselves
You keep thriving and surviving
Shoulders back, head up, and that middle finger higher
For those who have strength can never be broken ✨"

06/08/2023

Destany + Beth | Le***an

"How did we get so lucky? Facebook, baby. Who would’ve guessed we both gave up hope on love and yet still crossed paths. It took one single Saturday night of both of us randomly picking it back up via Facebook dating. She got on after being inactive for months, and I randomly expanded my distance. Then BAM, we matched. We messed each other the same night and had a great conversation. We continued to talk over chat and eventually video chatted with one another. Beth’s first words were “omg you’re real”. We talked for hours daily (as we could with differing work shifts). One thing led to the next and then we had our first date at Azteca. We spent hours laughing and getting to know one another. After we agreed we wanted to continue to see each other. We spent about 7 months of taking turns traveling to one another, and then we decided it felt right to reside together. Our journey together has had highs and lows. We recognize that things aren’t always “happy go lucky”. As time continued we fell more and more for each other. We happy to say we’re engaged! Trust me, we still work on our relationship constantly. In our eyes with good effort has rewarded our relationship. Things can be tough, but the end result is pure bliss."

06/07/2023

Gabbee + Maddie | Le***an

"Never be afraid to express yourself or be yourself! Don’t let others bring you down! Nobody gets to say how you identity except you! Remember: You are Loved. You are Seen. You are VALID!"

06/06/2023

Tyler + Maryam | He/Him + She/Her Trans Man; Q***r

"Q***r and trans people are here, have always been here, and always will be here. Our love stories are stories worth telling."

06/04/2023

Viminda + Meghan | She/Her Le***ans

"At the end of the day, we're just a couple of people who found each other unexpectedly and jumped at the chance to be together. We've spent the last 14 years nurturing each other, forgiving each other, and supporting each other. We spent the last 14 years laughing with each other, pushing each other, and holding each other accountable. And this is just the beginning of our epic love story."

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