Δαφνη Ευτυχια Αρθουρος

"When you hear of Gay Pride, remember, it was not born out of a need to celebrate being gay.

"It evolved out of our need as human beings to break free of oppression and to exist without being criminalized, pathologized or persecuted.

"Depending on a number of factors, particularly religion, freeing ourselves from gay shame and coming to self-love and acceptance, can not only be an agonising journey, it can take years.

"Tragically some don't make it.

"Instead of wondering why there isn't a straight pride be grateful you have never needed one.

"Celebrate with us."

-- Anthony Venn-Brown, A Life of Unlearning - a journey to find the truth