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God I really wish carrying stuffed animals around with you was socially acceptable

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it ok to not be ready

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Think about why it’s illegal to hire a hit man.

All you’re really doing is speaking and giving someone money.

It’s legal to speak.

It’s legal to give someone money.

Even if they actually complete the job, you’re not the one who committed the murder.

So why is it illegal to hire a hit man?

Could it be because inciting violence is not protected under free speech?

And if that’s the case, why should free speech protect Nazis advocating genocide?

[iamonlya]

Is it just me, or can all of the songs in Frozen 2 be related to people in the LGBTQ+ community? "All Is Found" is about looking for a place with all the answers, especially if you've been kept away from things pertaining to the community for the most part of your life.

"Some Things Never Change" is a happy, upbeat song, but deep down, it's saying to focus on the things that stay the same while the things that do change happen. Things like your family/friends will always love you, you'll always have a place there, etc, all the things that we tell ourselves.

"Into the Unknown" is the equivalent of hiding who you truly are from yourself and others. You can't wander into unknown territory that you've never learned about because you don't want to risk that something bad might happen.

"When I Am Older" is just us justifying how we are, saying that everything will sort itself out when we grow up, especially if we just stick to the norm.

"Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People (Cont.)"/"Lost In the Woods" are the equivalent of realising you've fallen in love with your best (straight) friend if you're gay/bi/pan/etc or realising you have to leave a big part of yourself if you're trans/etc. It's that feeling of hopelessness as you realise and start to accept yourself.

"Show Yourself" is obviously coming out, to yourself and to others. It's that feeling of finally being able to accept yourself for who you are.

"The Next Right Thing" is how you feel when you face the inevitable rejection from loved ones, but you know your truth and you'll strive to live it.

The whole soundtrack can be viewed as a metaphor for being LGBTQ+, and I love that, even if they didn't make Elsa gay. Everything about it just resonates so much with me, and I think that's why I love it so much.

[iamonlya]

My dear lgbt+ kids, 

It’s okay to change labels - and there’s not the one direction that change always takes. 

People often assume younger ones identify with “complicated labels” while still trying to figure their feelings out and as they get older they will change to one of the common ones. 

That can happen, there’s nothing wrong with that. But the opposite can happen, too! 

It’s okay if you used to go by a well-known label and now feel more comfortable with one that many people never heard of. 

It’s okay if you used to go by a more vague label and now feel more comfortable with a really specific one. 

With all my love, 

Your Tumblr Dad 

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Happiness Will Come To You.

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Me when my mom tried to register me to vote Republican instead of nonpartisan. 😂😂😂

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Idk why but I love the lgbtq community so much and I think you guys are incredible and brave and strong and amazing and I love y’all so much. Idk why cuz I’m not even part of it at all, but seeing this community makes me feel so warm and fuzzy and happy! Gays, lesbians, bisexuals, trans, aces, aros, demis, nonbinaries. Y’all are super super valid and amazing and I’m so proud of y’all!!!! Keep being you and keep being amazing and never stop!!!

I hope you find a loving significant other!

I hope you successfully transition into the gender you desire to be!

I hope you are accepted and loved for who you are!

I want to do whatever I can to help y’all in the fight for equal rights! As a cishet I feel it is my duty to use my privelage to help this community! If I fail in this endeavor please do not hesitate to let me know ASAP!

Lgbtq rights!

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Dear Homophobia,

You tell me that I am too young,

Too young to be a feminist.

Too young to know who I love.

Too young to have depression,

Too young to know hate,

I am too young to want to protest,

Too young to be an activist,

Too young,

Too stupid,

Too naive.

And maybe you’re right,

I am too young,

But not for the reasons

That you might think.

I am too young

To fear that one day

Bullets will fly

In my school,

The place that’s

Meant to be safe

While I’m there.

I am too young

To fear that I may see

The light leave my

Best friend’s once

Bright eyes because

Of loose gun laws.

I am too young

To fear that what I wear

May make someone

Attack me because

I should have waited,

Should have called someone,

But now it’s my fault

That I’ve been raped.

I am too young

To be afraid of finding

My friend’s lifeless body

Because leaving this world

Was better than dealing with

The torment that we’re put through.

I am too young

To be afraid of seeing familiar

Faces on the news because

They are of a different race,

And the police shot them in

“Self-defence,” though they

Were innocent.

I am too young

To fear for my life because

People don’t accept my kind

Because I love the same gender,

Or because I was born in the wrong body.

I am too young

To have to deal with such loss,

Because people who were dear to me

Died and were killed because

No one would believe that their cries were real.

I am too young

To be this scarred,

This bloody,

This bruised,

Attacked on every side

In a war that I didn’t start

Nor even chose to fight in.

You tell me that I am too young,

And yes, you are right.

I am too young.

Too young for

Homophobia

Racism

Sexism

Rape

Self harm

Suicide

Gun violence

And school shootings

To be normal for me.

This is not how I should grow up.

I shouldn’t have to live in a torn reality

That is run by those who will soon be dead.

I shouldn’t have to answer to those who

Hate me because of who I love.

You say I am too young,

And yes, I will agree.

But, it isn’t because of what you see.

Gen Z is stronger than you think,

Older than we look,

We’ve aged faster than you,

Become adults quicker than you,

Loved greater than you,

Healed more than you,

Treated better than you,

Worked harder than you.

But no, we are too young to feel,

Too young to be people.

We are too young,

But only too young to know this pain.

[iamonlya]

Dear LGBTQ+ Family,

I love you all so much! I know the world can be mean and cold, but it doesn't always have to be like that.

I recently discovered the Utah Pride Center, which is right by where I live. It's an amazing place, and I felt so good the moment I walked through the doors. I felt joy and hope that one day I could feel like this walking through any doorway.

The moment I walked in, I was asked for my pronouns. It felt so good to know that I wasn't going to be misgendered and that there were people who cared about me.

I know that not everyone can have this experience, but I want you all to know that there is a reason to hope for a brighter future. We may still have a long ways to go, and it might not happen in our lifetime, but everything will get better.

I want you all to know that no matter what sexuality, gender, race, ethnicity, or background you come from, I love you. I will protect you. No matter how many letters it may take, I will make sure that things are settled with both justice and mercy.

I make this promise: no matter what situation you're in, be that closeted, out, or somewhere in between, it will get better. One day, you will be able to proudly be yourself. One day, you won't have to be afraid of walking down the streets at night. One day, you'll be able to marry the person that you love without having to fight for that right. One day, you will be able to make your outside match your inside. One day, everything will be right with the world.

For now, just keep your chin up. Stand tall and proud, and know, that even if they knock you down, you have an army behind you that will be at your side at a moment's notice. Stand tall knowing that you are not alone. Stand tall knowing that even in the darkest times you can find your way through, if you just remember to turn on the light. Stand tall and shout at the top of your lungs, telling them that you won't disappear. Stand proud, knowing that they can't keep you down forever. Stand firm and know that they will lose. Stand tall and proud, even when they hurl their insults at you, because you won't stoop that low. Stand firm against their claims.

Stand tall knowing that you are not a monster.

Love,

A

[iamonlya]

Dear LDS LGBTQ+ Community,

I am sorry. I am sorry for what was said in the first session of General Conference. It was uncalled for, and not in line with what the church claims to teach.

I recently discovered the 2015 Policy of Exclusion. I didn't know that it existed before a few days ago, but now that I do, my faith in the church has wavered significantly. The talk today only just fueled what I guess is my final exit. I didn't want it to end this way, but I guess that's how things are.

I'm sorry to all those who are considered apostates and sons of perdition by the church, for something they were born with. I am sorry for those who feel invalid because of the words spoken by President Oaks. I am sorry for every single one of you, and I wish I could comfort you in person and say that it's going to be okay. It will be okay. Sometimes those you love don't belong in the picture. This includes church members and leaders.

"The worst sinners, according to Jesus, are not the harlots and publicans, but the religious leaders with their insistence on proper dress and grooming, their careful observance of all the rules, their precious concern for status symbols, their strict legality, their pious patriotism... the haircut becomes the test of virtue in a world where Satan deceives and rules by appearances" (Hugh Nibley). I refuse to believe that some of us are set up to fail. God isn't like that.

He said that those who go against the teachings of the church are sons of perdition. Not that they had a perfect knowledge and rejected it, but those who go against it. According to his words, LGBTQ+ members are sons of perdition. He also stated that those same people are part of Satan's plan.

According to the 2015 Policy of Exclusion, we are apostates. We didn't choose to be gay/lesbian/trans/etc. And I know that being cellibate is not for all of us. I have never gotten the answer to not seek out love. I am sorry to those that feel that they can't accept a part of themselves.

My view is that if I have to give up a part of my existence to get to heaven, then why would I want to be there? I refuse to believe such words riddled with hate and bigotry (even though he has a gay grandson) came from God. While I was watching it, the only feeling I got was an uneasy feeling in my stomach, and a feeling that I should just stop. So many others felt that too. I may not go to church anymore, but I know that's the Spirit telling me to leave. To get out of the situation. It wasn't good. It was bigoted.

This all comes down to basic morality. This talk reduces LGBTQ+ people to less than the dust of the Earth. Sodom and Gamorrah were not destroyed because of homosexuality. They were destroyed because of pedophilia and rape. It was never about homosexuality. The Bible and Book of Mormon say nothing bad about homosexuality, so why do they preach like the books do? It's not.

Once again, I am sorry for those of you who are more lost than before. I am sorry if you have relatives who tell you that it's a great talk, whether or not you're out. I am sorry for all of the pain that the church has caused. I wish I could fix everything for you. I wish I could wrap you all up and protect you (with consent, of course). I love you all so much. You are all so strong, and I wish things could be different.

Love,

A

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Dear SAGA Family,

Life's too short

To hold on to the nightmares

Life's too short

To hold on to your fears.

Life's too short

To do anything but love,

Life's too short,

Don't dwell on the tears.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Love,

A

[iamonlya]

Dear SAGA Family,

One thing that I've been thinking about a lot recently is how people say we are going to hell for being gay. Is this true? Well, here are my thoughts on it.

First off, what's the point if going to heaven if I have to lose a part of myself that I've grown to love so much? I think that giving up such a big part of my life wouldn't be worth it. I mean, I'd rather experience a happy gay relationship while I'm alive than never feeling what it's like to be in love. So, if I have to give up a part of myself, I don't think I could accept heaven.

Secondly, if all gays are going to hell, doesn't that make it our heaven? I mean, if all the homophobes are in heaven, then why would I want to be there? I'd rather be with people who I know will love and care about me.

Lastly, I love you all. You inspire me in ways I could never have imagined. I love you. Stay true to yourselves.

Love,

A

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Dear Homophobia,

I don't believe that you should throw away your beliefs. What I do believe is that you should learn that the 'issues' of homosexuality and gender are not issues at all. You should add to or mend your beliefs. We're always told that we're supposed to love the sinner but hate the sin. Nowhere in any place in any book of scripture or any words of prophets, pastors, etc., is it mentioned to love the gays but to not support their lifestyle. In fact, it says to love and support all, gays included. I don't want to lose friends because of who I love. I didn't ask to be gay. I was born this way. When I first realised that I was gay in sixth grade, there was a point when I wished I could just die. Everything that I had ever been taught about homosexuality led to me believe that I was the worst of the worst, less than the dust of the Earth. I spent three years like that, and as soon as I accepted myself and other gays, my life became so much brighter. I just want that for everyone. Since then, I've come to know for a fact that gays are God's creation to teach his children love and acceptance. I know that it's true, beyond a shadow of a doubt. That light has made me a better person, and I know that this knowledge can help everyone. I'm not trying to force my beliefs on anyone, especially not you, but I just want you to know how this situation makes me feel. It doesn't make sense to me that God would create people like this just to condemn them to hell. Since I came out, I get very heated on the topic of gays and God. It's not something that I'm wrong about, and I know this for a fact. You should learn it, too.

Love,

A