We are wired for love.

This can’t feel good.

I’m not talking about myself or any of the queer people at this pride parade. I’m talking about this guy calling us to repentance.

Underneath all the religious conditioning and lifetime of protection mechanisms he’s created for himself, is just a little boy trying to survive. His ego took over and it’s telling him that this is the best way to validate himself. To keep him safe. To show God he’s committed enough to “His word” to go tell a whole population of people that they are fundamentally sinners.

I feel sad for him. And the rest of the haters who were at the end of the parade behind a barricade with hateful signs and megaphones to make sure we can hear their insults. Way deep down they feel pain for trying to hurt us. None of us is exempt from this innate human instinct. We are wired for love. And yet, they feel like they have to do this anyway.

But I feel SO proud of all my queer peers and allies. They know what’s up and aren’t phased. We are standing strong and continuing to celebrate our truth together. It’s a beautiful thing to witness. SO BEAUTIFUL. 💕