J.R. Johnson

I enjoy Pride Month because it’s great to support family and friends, because rainbows are pretty, and because if 2SLGBTQI+* peeps can’t be themselves, neither can anyone else, not really.

Here’s to embracing our true selves.

* True, the acronym is long and changes a lot and is easy to mess up, but that’s because inclusion is important. Don’t be afraid to be an ally.**)

* Taking my own advice here. Have I made a misstep somewhere? Maybe, but instead of worrying about it, I think I’ll just wave that rainbow flag high.

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