These words are what we celebrate when we enter that bar, when we stand on that stage, when we lift each other up. Our queer spaces are our sanctuaries, and we stand with Colorado Springs and Club Q in the wake of this senseless, violent attack on our community.
Maybe you didn’t go to Club Q on Saturday because you had a silly argument; maybe, across the country, you were with us at Barracuda but are now struggling to hold your head high again and are afraid of being in our sacrosanct places. We will be here to help you heal.
We stand for diversity, for hope, for love—and our hearts are with you.
If you or anyone you know is struggling in the aftermath of this hate crime, there are people who can help. Consider calling The Trevor Project at 866-488-7386, call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or go to your nearest emergency room.
We can make the world a better place.

Author:

Sonyl Nagale
Chief Technology Officer
To Proudly Go