Gay bars and clubs are sanctuaries for us. With not very many places to go that allow us to truly be ourselves, gay nightlife is a haven that some coward tried to take away. And now, here I stand, still struggling to make sense of it all.
But what I keep coming back to is love. Love for a community that has kept fighting even though it’s constantly knocked down. Love for my straight friends, family and allies who, despite not knowing what to say or do, still try. Love knowing that the world is feeling our hurt and that there is hope.
So as my struggle transforms into hope, I’ll keep fighting for my community. Standing up for our rights and for our safety. We are all Orlando.
Justin Golding; Arlington, Va.
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