Pride Month
Deliver Me From Them: Jesus, I Need Help!. Top Story - June 2025.
"Well of course, Daddy, I’m all settled in just fine," I say into the Trimline telephone, counting the eon-long seconds like I’m sitting through one of his drawn-out July sermons, bless him. "No, everything’s been alright, thank the Lord. The staff are... helpful. Nothin’ over the top, just a sweet spirit all around. No need to worry."
By Dalma Ubitz8 months ago in Pride
Sickos. Runner-Up in Pride Under Pressure Challenge.
I’ve never celebrated Pride. As I type this, I know that I never will. There’s a bravery to proclaiming your identity in any way, whether it’s as big as announcing to the world that you’re a member of the queer community, or daring to wear that neon orange trench coat that mocks you with snickers of ”traffic cone” each time you try it on. That coat never makes it past the bedroom door, living in the back of the closet month after month.
By Becca Shaley8 months ago in Pride
Camp Wannabe
Sarah's listless eyes saw the flyer dangling from a single thumbtack on the cork board in her college dorm. Although it was partially curled from the effects of humidity, she could see the bold-lettered word 'amp' which drew her attention. She rolled it out to a flat position and took an unused tack to pin the right side up, making it visible. She could now see the word was 'Camp'. A talent camp. She always wanted to showcase her talents but felt silly about it...
By Lamar Wiggins8 months ago in Pride
I Used to Wish I Were Straight. Runner-Up in Pride Under Pressure Challenge.
June 1991 I came from the womb, kicking and screaming, clearly upset to have made it earthside. It was as though I knew that the life I would endure as a lesbian woman would be agonizingly difficult.
By I. Lazyryn8 months ago in Pride
Reigning in the Rain
Their love surged both on and off the battlefield, where hundreds of villagers raised their weapons against the soldiers of King Einar of KhaRel. They were merely a distraction, and while they valiantly fought on, one Leopold Dulon snuck through the back alleys of the village bearing a string-and-button fastened cloak in an unassuming gray color. Mercenaries hired by Einer to find him were posted throughout the street corners with orders to haul him back kicking and screaming if they must.
By Lizzy Rose8 months ago in Pride
Where can they turn now?. Runner-Up in Pride Under Pressure Challenge.
There was a boy at my school who wanted to be heard. The first time I met him was in the middle of the stairs. He’d walked out of the lesson, because the teacher read his deadname from the register. It was the first week back after summer break, and it hadn’t yet been changed. And when he raised this to the teacher, all he got back was a shrug, and a comment from his desk-mate about being difficult.
By Maddy Haywood8 months ago in Pride
Proudly Living Within The Intersection. Runner-Up in Pride Under Pressure Challenge. Top Story - June 2025.
Each day, upon awakening, each one of our individual identities takes center stage. We open our eyes and allow ourselves to be who we authentically are; who we are inherently, at our core. If we're fortunate, the world around us recognizes our identities, and builds systems and institutions that honors these identities in a way that allows us to live fulfilling lives. Our identities are inextricable from who we are, especially how we operate on a daily basis.
By Jose Antonio Soto8 months ago in Pride
What is a kiss?
So, I have an interesting experience with pride. Because I've reached this point in my life where I've never been in a relationship. And I always wondered about myself. Why it has taken so long for me to be in a relationship with somebody romantic, not necessarily sexual.
By Amelia Ruth Thompson8 months ago in Pride
I Claim my Identity
Other than the boys I played poker with at school, my only other friend was Cindy. I went to Cindy’s house a couple of times every week. I had a crush on Cindy ever since we were in kindergarten. Cindy and I were born on the same day and best friends. Her mom was friendly.
By Mindy Reed8 months ago in Pride
