Today I did something I don't think I've ever done before. I attended an event against discrimination, and such, and while the focus was on racism, and such, I also spoke up and brought up even just a little bit on gay and lesbian people (not courageous enough yet for transgender). After the event was over, a young guy came up to me and thanked me for speaking up, and we traded names (he was gay). After I proceeded to talk to the woman leading it, and we discussed a little, and I started crying when we discussed it, and discrimination, and that where I came from being conservative and what not. It was a very powerful moment for me going to this event today. I met someone else in the world that fully understood the pains of discrimination and she showed a great deal of care I seldom found where I spent most of my life living in before.

Good on you

That is exactly what we need to do. And guess what? After the first time it gets easier, and you have met two new friends. Awesome

Cindy

Sounds like a positive experience. Human rights are for everyone. The more people speak up in a positive way, the more other people begin to listen and understand. 

Congratulations, and from all of us, thank you!

Kristi

Thanks for speaking up!

Z

Hon, that is wonderful!

Not only did you stand up for yourself, you also stood up for all of us too.  That is a very powerful statement.

You are strong!

Thank you.

-Sandy

Congratulations for speaking up. You never know whose life that you may touch.

Gennee