Salutations of Love

#LoveMakesAFamily

They say in those books from which they draw their prejudice that to love others, one must first love themselves. I choose to embody that truth.

This is a celebration of every person who possesses the deliberate boldness to live their truth—in all its color and pizzazz. To all who stand against a culture entrenched in outdated traditions and rigid values, and to everyone who listens to the call of their inner self, daring to live bravely, without fear or restriction—your courage deserves recognition.

In celebrating courage, this is a salute to the people who make up our world—those connected to us by blood, relation, or shared humanity. It is a tribute to every act of bravery we witness daily.

This is for every individual who rises above the excuses of religious dogma and traditional nonsense, choosing instead to embrace genuine acceptance and offer well-intentioned support. If I have ever failed to fully express my gratitude, let this serve as a portion of it.

The love and support of family alone can cancel out any hate the world throws my way. The quality of life I enjoy, knowing that my family accepts, loves, and supports me for everything I am—nothing compares.

They are the stars in my universe, the source of my confidence, the soil that nurtures my soul and propels me forward. In a world that persecutes a core aspect of my being, knowing that the nest from which I came is a haven for every part of me is the most comforting feeling of all.

Every person who fills my life with positivity and unwavering support — every single one of them — I consider family.


#IDAHOBITKe17

@MG

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