“When I finally realized that I was not straight, I was terrified of what other people were going to think. “Being part of the LGBTQIA+ community in a society that views heterosexuality as the norm is not an easy experience,” Miami Palmetto Senior High School junior Martha Guerra said.
The difficulty arises because many do not know if those they care about or the public in general will accept them.
During Pride month, many people who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community or as allies of the LGBTQIA+ community come together to celebrate their ability to be who they are.Ĭoming out as part of the LGBTQIA+ community continues to be an extremely hard thing to do.
