The Quiet Courage of Being Yourself

There’s a kind of bravery that doesn’t always get applause.

It’s not loud, it’s not dramatic, and it doesn’t come with cameras or headlines.

It’s the quiet courage of simply being yourself in a world that still tells too many LGBTQI+ people to shrink, soften, or hide.

Every day, someone wakes up and makes a decision that could change everything:

to come out, to correct a pronoun, to hold their partner’s hand in public, to dress in a way that reflects their truth, to love out loud without apology.

These moments may seem small to some, but they are powerful acts of resistance.

Being LGBTQI+ is not just an identity — it’s a journey of reclaiming space, rediscovering self-worth, and rewriting the rules of what freedom looks like.

And even on days when it feels heavy, remember this: you are not alone, you are not “too much,” and your existence is a gift to the world.

Your story, your voice, your colours — they matter.

Every step you take in your truth makes the path easier for someone who will walk behind you.

Here’s to you.

To your strength.

To your quiet courage.

And to the world you’re helping shape — one honest, authentic, brave moment at a time.