[dreamcastegirl]

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Originally Posted by Jello

My birthday is this month and I'm very used to being told I'm not allowed to celebrate because I'm straight.

Not at all. In fact, the burden of responsibility when it comes to being an ally... well, I don't envy you! It's so important for allies to champion LGBTQIA+ rights, to stand up and be counted when push comes to shove, that you are almost obliged to celebrate, Jello, attendance is mandatory!

I'm personally quite happy to sit Pride out, I'm not... a huge fan of parties, and for me, the season amounts to little more than taking time to listen again to Plague Mass by Diamanda Galás, but I appreciate that for a lot of others, this is a really important platform for taking about the need for greater equality, greater diversity, and for being very visible when discussion those issues, so whatever you do, don't let anyone tell you that you are not an important part of making the world better for us all.

So go forth, have a drink for me, make out with your best friends or something and then feel embarrassed about it in the morning.