I marched in the Austin Pride Parade last night. It was the second time that I have marched in a parade. I was with the PFLAG contingent. I was once again just astounded at all the welcoming and grateful faces in the crowd. I remember being in that crowd for many years being the welcoming and grateful face. I am so glad that I can give back now and be that person marching in the parade.
There were thousands of people on the mile long parade route. There is such power in a crowd which is focused on good. In these strange political times it is good to remember that just as a crowd can be angry and all that can go with that anger, so too can a crowd be full of love and support and all that goes with love and support. As the PFLAG motto of the night stated – “Hugs not Hate”.
Thank you for the places where you can give hugs not hate.
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