PRIDE: You Can't Heal If You're Hiding From Yourself

by Ronald Holt

The most important thing I’ve learned is that we cannot heal if we are hiding.

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myself, If losing my family allows me to be open and honest about who I am, then it’s worth the price.

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Therein was the big lie, because if we turn away from our authentic feelings, we are never free. No matter

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Remember that, no matter your sexual orientation or gender identity, you are worthy of unconditional love and acceptance.

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Thinking of gender in binary terms labeling people as only male or only female reduces the complexity and beauty of what it means to be human.

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Often, our darkest hours provide us with the most powerful opportunities for deep growth. Never give up on yourself.

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