Pride did not begin with a float covered in logos. It began with people who were exhausted, people who had been arrested, humiliated, and told to disappear. This is the real history: the myths, the activists, the fights that aren’t finished, and why showing up still matters.
It’s October 2025, which means it’s LGBTQIA+ History Month. To begin our series, we honor Marsha P. Johnson, an icon of queer history and LGBTQIA+ resilience. From the Stonewall Uprising to co-founding STAR, Marsha’s fearless activism and joyful spirit shaped the fight for equality and continue to inspire today’s movement for liberation.
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Every blog post on Queer and Unbroken has a story behind it. The questions I wrestled with. The moments that didn’t fit in the final draft. The parts that felt too tender or too personal to publish here.
On Patreon, I share Behind the Blog, a reflection series that explores what shaped each piece and why it mattered to write it.
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If these stories resonate with you, you’re warmly invited to join us.
