Jerusalem pride was 2 days ago... a year ago a religious extremist got in to the parade (I should say that it is a march for equality and less than a party/parade) and stabbed people. One 16 year old girl (an ally) was murdered. That day I was at the beach, not the march where I was supposed to be. I had a great day while a girl that supported my community was murdered...I feel so guilty and ashamed. 2 days ago was a march for HER too. On my way back from the march I saw a group of about 80 extremists yelling homophobic slurs. I was scared because I was wearing a big bride flag and so, without thinking, I folded it and put it in my pocket. Please fight, be proud of who you are even if you are not CLOSE to being out, love yourself and do NOT fold your flag THANK YOU FOR READING MY STORY
I don't understand why people do these things especially from religious people who claim murder is wrong. This makes me sad
Don't have survivors' guilt. I know it's hard. Never apologize for folding up your pride stuff if things look dicey. That it is a self-preservation instinct. Be proud but be wise.
if you feel like your personal safety is in danger, do what you have to do, and don't feel guilty about it. people's anger and hate can cause them to act irrationally especially when you throw religion in the mix, be proud of who you are but also be safe.
