I had the honor, and pleasure, of marching in this year's NYC Pride Parade. It was extra special thanks to the Supreme Court's legalizing same-sex marriage earlier in the week. Woo hoo!
I marched for many reasons: for friends who have passed and are no longer with us. I thought of how thrilled they would be, and how their lives may have been different if they had access to this freedom. I thought of current friends who aren't comfortable with proclaiming their sexuality for fear of reprisal or just fear in general. I thought of people in other parts of the world who could still lose their lives for loving the person they choose. I marched for people struggling with their sexuality because society has been telling them it's wrong. And....I marched for our future generations. As I walked side by side with my dear friends Laura & Matt, who are expecting their first child, I marveled at the fact that this injustice would no longer be in existence and their little guy would see it as an absurd law that 'used to be.' Kind of how we now view interracial marriage being illegal back in the day. Huh? What the what??
As I looked around at all the various types of people coming together last Sunday, my heart was so full. People from every walk of life came together to celebrate and laugh and sing and dance and march. Spectators and marchers blended in applause, cheers and sheer joy. We elevated ourselves this week humans, and I pray that it continues throughout the world.
I have tons of photos and it was hard to choose. I wanted to share the moments that inspired me and made my heart smile. I hope they do the same for you.
Happy Independence Day U.S. Peeps, and wishing independence to all our fellow humans around the globe. Big Love, PatriciaG
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