Reminder that Stonewall wasn’t about marriage equality. Stonewall was about police brutality. It was about systemic abuse and subordination. Stonewall was spearheaded by black trans women. As we celebrate Pride 2020, within the context of the Black Lives Matter riots, it’s imperative that we remember that.
Riots in protest of police brutality are the reason that we have more rights today. Do not forget your roots.
You can’t celebrate Pride while simultaneously condemning the Black Lives Matter riots and protests that are happening right now. Know your history.
gentle reminders in case you need it:
- it’s ok to start “late”
- drink water if you haven’t for hours
- it’s ok if u need more time than other people
- it’s ok to feel what you’re feeling
- you have a cute smile
- you make people happy
- you have plenty of good traits
- you are loved
- you deserve all the good things
- it’s ok if you relapse, it doesn’t make u weak
- bad days are just temporary
- tomorrow is a new day
- you can heal again
- I’m proud of you
