Susie Blue said: "Pride gave my the strength to come out to my family ten years ago after I attended my first pride. Seeing everyone be so open and accepting of themselves gave me the courage to do the same."
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Audrey said: "Pride, personally to me is the strength of a word wild community refusing to go unheard. Though in many places equal marriage is legal, Pride is a voice that is continually spreading the word that the LGBTQIA community exists, will always exist and our lives are real, valid and worthy. Pride is the reminder for those who forget that our community won't be stepped on."