by Melanie Froemke
June 28, 2024
As we come to the end of PRIDE month, I wanted take some time to reflect on some incredibly meaningful and special experiences. As a practice, we were able to participate in Alexandria's PRIDE celebration- and it was both humbling & envigorating to connect with Alexandria's LGBTQIA+ folx, allies, and family members while there. It was so special to see the new PRIDE crosswalks, the organizations that came out in support of PRIDE, and the connections we made there. It also felt incredibly meaningful to have our newest team member, Katie Volante, with us- as she is an open member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
While at the PRIDE festival, we asked people who came to our booth to leave a note of support for others. These were so amazing- we brought them in and had them decorate our waiting room walls all month. I don't think I can bring myself to take them all down! Since they're so meaningful, I wanted to share them all with you- anyone reading our pages. Please share these notes of encouragement with anyone in your life who might need it.
Love to U
You make it better
Siempre seras mi hermanito
Love (heart) Love
You are amazing!
Be Free & Love Yourself
Be Kind
It's Free to Be Kind
Always Be Yourself, But Mostly Love Yourself Too
Be yourself! You are awesome
Never Dim your Light!
Love Sunshine Fun!
You've made it through all of your hardest battles
You are amazing
you are loved!
You are amazing...never forget that :)
The world needs you
Be Kind
Go Your Own Way
You Matter!
Go Gays!
You are very truly loved!
Love Yourself
Always stay true to yourself
You are so loved
Love
You're doing such a good job
To Sarah with love
Be Proud of who you are
You are loved (I mean it!)
You are amazing
Queer spaces save lives
I believe in you
Glad you're here!
You are loved
Love Abounds
Love Thyself
You are the best!!
You can get through this!
You are awesome when you feel like you're not.
You got this
We love this all thanks
You can do this!
Never give up... Never stop going
Yo te amo
Never give up!!
Be Yourself
You deserve!
You are loved no matter what
You are worthy
I love you!
You are loved and seen. Be your true self.
You are safe. You are loved.
Be yourself.
Be yourself and love yourself.
ama y deja amar
You matter!
you do you because you're special
A smile is FREE
You are enough
You are more than your worst days
You are loved
Be proud and love yourself
You are perfect just the way you are
Love yourself
Be you!
You're amazing! You matter
Being trans is cool
Tu eres amor
Love & Liberation!
LGBTQ
Keep on shining!
There are more of us than you think
if you're struggling just know it always gets better
You can't find happiness in the same place you lost it
You're awesome just the way you are!
Love knows no bounds.
You're perfect the way you are!
Don't be afraid to be you. You are special OXOX
Be proud of who you are
You are loved
You are awesome
Love each other as you would family
You are loved
Hey y'all
You are perfect the way you are
Come gay, leave happy!
I love you!
God loves everyone.
Yay! Gay! Slay!
No need to change for anyone
It's OK - love, me
You are worth it!
You are special in every way. Be true.
Be loud, proud, & beautiful
You are all so loved.
Asking for respect is not asking for too much. You deserve it!
You are perfect!
Love Yourself
No love however brief is wasted
You are deeply loved
You are exactly who you are supposed to be
Love to all.
I see you and love you as you are.
You're loved
You matter
You are so awesome
You are loved, you are cherished
Your existence is valid, even if your family disagrees
You are a light in this world
You are so loved
I love and care
Trans people are all beautiful and valid
Ur gorg & wonderful. Love yourself.
You are awesome.
You are not alone! I love you!
Create your own family. You. Are. Loved.
Love is love!
Don't let nobody put you down! - Bo
Find love in all the small thigs
Do your best
Don't give up! You can do it!
Love is love!
Forget what society thinks! Be you!
You're the best!
You deserve to be happy too!
You're loved as you are
You are a child of the universe no less than the stars or trees. You deserve to be here.
GROW through what you go through.
We are always here for you.
You are loved
You are valid
Be proud of yourself!!
Everyone. Everywhere. All the time. EQUAL.
Be the person younger you would be proud of.
Spread Kindness.
Proud of you.
Be who you are, b/x you're a STAR!
LOVE ALL!
Don't let others dull your shine! love is love!
You are beautiful and you are loved.
Let love grow
You are enough.
Peace and love on planet earth.
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