JNL on Nostr: As we enter Pride month, I offer my own recognition, more humble (and I suspect, more ...

As we enter Pride month, I offer my own recognition, more humble (and I suspect, more realistic) than most: I don't know if I would have known that all one needs to do when one has a queer kid is celebrate them, give thanks unto God for the gift that they are, and ensure they have what they need to thrive in family, in community, and as their own unique and never-before-seen self if my belonging were rooted in communities powered by hate.

We are part of communities, most specifically including our faith community, that would never demand that our kids change who they are. We are part of communities that, in fact, demand that those holding bigoted views change as part of their own growth. Our queer kid is a delight beyond measure ... WE HAVE LOST **NOTHING** in simply recognizing and celebrating this.

Supportive community structures save lives, and they also save families. We were never tempted to not accept our kids; we were never told we needed to reject them.

I want that for all.