Diana, your #PrideOnThePageDay Two for ORIGIN reflection carries such grounded power—and I’m so moved you’re continuing this journey with us. You bring decades of lived strength, clarity, and voice to this circle. What a gift.
This stayed with me:
“I do know who I am now, and no amount of harassment will let me go back into that closet.”
Yes. That’s origin as reclamation. That’s the kind of truth that reshapes silence.
Your story weaves personal memory with collective history, from childhood songs to standing beside Sharon Gless at Pride. And your voice—unfolding, steady, unafraid—offers real companionship for others still finding theirs.
Thank you for walking this path with us, in full color.
Diana, there is nothing against collecting some prompts altogether and write longer piece, or like some just writing a single sentence or paragraph. This Challenge is not to win anything, it is just for fun. Whatever you create is fine. And if you scribble or doodle a sketch and share a photo of it, that is fine too.
Diana, it’s a joy to see your voice unfolding here—and I truly do see you. Your presence in this circle is a gift in itself. You’re already part of what makes this space so meaningful. Thank you for showing up as you are. That is the heart of Pride on the Page.
Thanks Artstack for the restack!
Diana, your #PrideOnThePageDay Two for ORIGIN reflection carries such grounded power—and I’m so moved you’re continuing this journey with us. You bring decades of lived strength, clarity, and voice to this circle. What a gift.
This stayed with me:
“I do know who I am now, and no amount of harassment will let me go back into that closet.”
Yes. That’s origin as reclamation. That’s the kind of truth that reshapes silence.
Your story weaves personal memory with collective history, from childhood songs to standing beside Sharon Gless at Pride. And your voice—unfolding, steady, unafraid—offers real companionship for others still finding theirs.
Thank you for walking this path with us, in full color.
Hope I can keep it up…Day3 https://substack.com/@diny123/note/c-122643111
Diana, there is nothing against collecting some prompts altogether and write longer piece, or like some just writing a single sentence or paragraph. This Challenge is not to win anything, it is just for fun. Whatever you create is fine. And if you scribble or doodle a sketch and share a photo of it, that is fine too.
Thank you for seeing me, and your kind words of encouragement
Diana, it’s a joy to see your voice unfolding here—and I truly do see you. Your presence in this circle is a gift in itself. You’re already part of what makes this space so meaningful. Thank you for showing up as you are. That is the heart of Pride on the Page.