I Didnt Think Seeing A Crowd With Rainbow Flags Was Gonna Make Me Feel Anything But It Did. It Really Did - Tumblr Posts

went to pride for the first time today (in germany the parades are in july). and you know, i didn’t have any expectations and didn’t think much of it but fuck i did not expect to almost cry.

just seeing the amount of queer people that live in my city, the amount of love and laughter and beauty -- i don’t know, it just broke something in me, shit.

looking around and seeing older gays, just the thought of ever making it to that made me super fucking emotional. i’d never thought much of pride, and i had always thought that it wasn’t a big deal and you know, i didn’t grow up in a homophobic home nor was i a social outcast for being gay but still just the acceptance i found there, just the warm smiles, the laughter, talking to older queer people and meeting people my own age and younger, people who have it all figured out and people who are just starting their journey -- learning about queer history in my area and donating to the local aids help...

it, for the first time in my life, made me feel proud. made me feel like there was something to be proud of. and whilst i had never been lonely, it was great to find out, that no matter what, i am not alone.