Okay first off, I’m straight. I was born in 1979. I’m American.

Today I was looking at/reading/watching some things about Pride and the movement, I just want to say, we’ve come SO far, even in my lifetime.

I remember the aids crisis and how people were treated.

I remember when couples sued in Hawaii for same-sex marriage in 1991.

I remember when DOMA was passed.

I graduated high school in 1997. There were NO out people in my entire school.

I remember a friend when I was in Navy being surprised I knew he was gay and being worried that other people knew. I assured him nobody cared, but of course this was 1998 and he still could have got kicked out for it. (Because of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell)

We’ve still got a long ways to go, but I’m glad for how far we’ve come. Two folks I knew in high school that have since come out of the closet are happily married and I’m so glad for them. Marriage equality is spreading. I think more and more young people just don’t care about anyone’s orientation and treat everyone the same.

I’m very glad that I’ve lived through this time and look forward to seeing what else comes our way.