Thanks for joining me for the Equal Rights Bloghop hosted by Queer Town Abbey
The theme is the first experience in the LGBT community. Honestly other than the pride parades and gay bars, I don’t have anything interesting. So instead, I’ll talk about the first time being an ally of the community hit home.
Some who’ve followed me might know my experience but for those that don’t I’ll share it with you in short form. Three years ago last month, my cousin Scotty committed suicide. The family was shocked, especially knowing that all of us were pretty tight knit. Scotty and I weren’t very close but at family functions and outings, we talked and I knew him to be extremely intelligent and an awesome cook.
Later on, I learned from my other uncle that Scotty was gay and couldn’t cope with it. This hurt me, knowing that me, as an ally and author could’ve helped him through this trying time. For weeks I cried about it, I even stopped writing for a bit because every time I wrote something, I wouldn’t be able to finish. Finally a year later, I was able to self-publish the book Guardian Angel in remembrance of Scotty. And months after that, I continued his story for an anthology where I make him the Angel to another young black man who’s struggling with his sexuality. Both my stories have happy endings and I wish Scotty was still here so I could help him through it.
Of course, being his cousin I feel guilt but doing what I can as an ally gives me hope I can inspire other gay youths to feel good about themselves and get help. And during pride month in June, I think about Scotty and how I wish he could be here with me to celebrate.
Pride month is about more than just fun and parades. Don't you agree?
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Blurb: Calvin is looking to end it all because he feels his family won’t accept him as a gay man. Unbeknownst to him, someone is watching, looking to pick him up and rescue him from his negative state. Can Calvin get help before it’s too late? This is a story of coming out and accepting who you are. Remember, you are normal and you are not alone. Amazon OmniBooks Smashwords
Blurb: Calvin is looking to end it all because he feels his family won’t accept him as a gay man. Unbeknownst to him, someone is watching, looking to pick him up and rescue him from his negative state. Can Calvin get help before it’s too late? This is a story of coming out and accepting who you are. Remember, you are normal and you are not alone. Amazon OmniBooks Smashwords
Blurb: Calvin is looking to end it all because he feels his family won’t accept him as a gay man. Unbeknownst to him, someone is watching, looking to pick him up and rescue him from his negative state. Can Calvin get help before it’s too late? This is a story of coming out and accepting who you are. Remember, you are normal and you are not alone. Amazon OmniBooks Smashwords
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