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BeYOUtifulby ~meghan486

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I want to spend the rest of my life being an advocate for LGBT rights. Because whether you're lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, does that really make you a different person? No. But publicly admitting it, and being proud of who you are, does make you a stronger, happier person. And doesn't everyone deserve to be strong and happy?

I'll never stop supporting what I believe in. Love is love, and your sex or gender shouldn't be a factor in loving someone.

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*jeffhumm Jul 14, 2012

agreed luv to know how people do this(ammyi-ture)Jeff

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~meghan486 Jul 8, 2012 General Artist

~beforeyouknowit Jul 7, 2012 Professional Photographer

great image, came across it through the LGBT-on-DA group. i'm just not sure i agree with your statement that coming out is always a good thing!

~meghan486 Jul 7, 2012 General Artist

I know coming out can be hard, especially if you're not financially dependant and there's a possibility that you could be disowned and lose your means of income or whatnot. But eventually everyone has to face who they are, and hopefully make them a happier person.

~beforeyouknowit Jul 7, 2012 Professional Photographer

i agree, being comfortable, confident, and empowered within yourself is critical. but what i'm getting at is that coming out isn't always the same thing for everyone. take for example, coming out as gay, lesbian, bi, pan etc, when compared with coming out as trans, which is a completely different process (and very few people understand.) i appreciate the intention of your message, but i think the realities for many LGBT people are very complex and difficult to reduce.

~meghan486 Jul 7, 2012 General Artist

I do agree with you. Coming out as Trans is a total different process. Coming out gives you the freedom to change things like your appearance, and so many other things that are hard to do without being questioned if you haven't come out yet. And that can be hard, and such a stressful time.

!5ninjasonastickynote Jul 6, 2012 Hobbyist Writer

This is wonderfully done

~meghan486 Jul 6, 2012 General Artist

Awh, thank you very much!

!5ninjasonastickynote Jul 6, 2012 Hobbyist Writer

You're welcome

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