Ridiculous Comments About Pride Month

June is Pride Month. And for some reason, being accepting upsets certain people. I'll never understand it because didn't they learn the lesson to be kind in Kindergarten? Or were they asleep during that part? My daughter is in the LGBTQIA+ community, so I am an ally, and I tend to take it personally when someone tells me they are against Pride. 

There are all sorts of comments being made about June. The same ones tend to be recycled, so I figured it might be helpful to clear up some ridiculous misconceptions about the month. 

These are some real comments I have received on my blog and on social media accounts. (Seriously, I had a reel on Instagram hit 102K views and over 1000 comments, and yup, some ignorant folks flooded in.)

1. "June should be for the military." I get this so often on my page, it's comical at this point. My Mom was in the military. I was married to someone in the military. Neither of them are offended that June is Pride Month. And here's a shocker for those people: NOVEMBER is National Veterans and Military Families month. Furthermore, May is National Military Appreciation Month. If people just did a little research, they'd know this. 

2. "Keep Pride out of schools." How is being accepting a BAD thing? I'm in Texas, and they are trying to force the Ten Commandments to be in classrooms. But heaven forbid there's a rainbow. I know many teens feel welcome and safe when they have spotted Pride flags. Several have even stated they didn't take their lives because they felt UNDERSTOOD.

3. "Pride is shoved in my face!" It's truly not. If a man and a woman can kiss and hold hands openly in public, so can a man and a man or a woman and a woman and...WHOEVER. It's not a big deal. 

4. "Pride is indoctrination for kids." I got a comment saying that children are being forced to watch drag queens. Uh, no they are not. The person was like, "What about the drag queens reading to the kids?" I had to remind the moron it's the PARENT who brings kids to that. And honestly, I'd rather my kid be in the presence of a drag queen than a person in Washington any day. Drag queens are fun. And some of the kindest humans you'll ever meet.

5. "There should be straight Pride." Every day is straight Pride. Please show me where it's illegal for being a heterosexual. Having a month were others feel visible should never be considered a bad thing. 

6. "God says it's an abomination." Well, that's your religion, not mine. I'm all for people being able to believe what they wish. Life is tough! If believing in god makes someone happy, yay! But do not tell me I'm going to hell or some other nonsense, because it's simply not true. I believe in a higher being, and who that higher being is, I do not know. But what I do believe is that we should not judge others and tell them they are going to hell if they happen to love a person of the same sex. I am so proud of the churches who have pride flags in front of their buildings. There's one down the street from me, and I can almost bet it has made someone feel acknowledged and recognized. 

So here's the thing about Pride Month: it's a month of celebration. It's a month of remembering and honoring those who have lost their lives simply for living their truths. It's a month when a teen who might not feel accepted at home, can feel at peace. They realize they are not wrong or an abomination. There's color and laughter and glitter...lots and lots of glitter.

And that can never be a bad thing. 

Pride Picks At Target

 Okay, I know, some people hate Target. A while back they had said they were rolling back DEI initiatives and trust me, I was disappointed in them. Many were. But then they announced they were wanting to do better. Plus, they've always been kind to military families, so it was tough for me to completely hate the corporation. 

And then I saw the Pride area, and was proud of Target for still having one. Some stores do not since they are worried about offending people and it's like, hello, if someone doesn't like rainbows, they can just avoid the section. Simple. 

Here are the items that caught my eye.

I picked up these pins to put on my travel backpack:

There were also clothes. I loved these rainbow pants. They are also comfy, which is a win for me.

I always love the birds. Check out this dapper one! I have always been a fan of top hats.

And this bird is colorful and looks like a mythical goddess:

There are even cat toys! I need to get these for my kitties. (Yes, there are dog toys as well!)

My favorite find was this skirt. I loved all the bright colors. Just staring at it made me feel joy.

There are so many more things, so pop in the store to check them out. 

I was happy to see the section out and yes, Target has a lot of growing to do, but I feel like they are on the right track. 

Hey, It's Okay

I got this idea from Glamour magazine. You can link up any day of the week. All you have to do is make a list of what you're okay about. Simple! Please do not link up a post that has nothing to do with Hey, It's Okay. It's rude and I'll delete the link.

HEY, IT'S OKAY....

......to be proud of the San Antonio Spurs for winning the Western Conference. They'll be playing against the Knicks now for the championship. I don't really follow sports, but my daughter got me watching.

.....to be so happy Tommy had the best time in Canada. He was gone for nearly week on a solo trip where he explored Vancouver. He brought us back some Canadian goodies!

.....to hope Natalie's lifeguarding job with SeaWorld goes well. She's been in training, so she hasn't officially started, but she passed the written and swim tests. 

......to finally be seeing The Mandalorian & Grogu this week with the kids and my Mom. I hear it's a fun adventure. 

.....to love the Pride merch that Disney has out. There are also special photo spots and magic shots for June in the parks.

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