Thank you for writing this, Chase. Seriously important points!

Btw, if you intend to write more on Medium about LGBTQ issues, we'd be thrilled to publish your work in Prism & Pen, which exists to help amplify queer voices like yours.

https://medium.com/prismnpen/prism-pen-joins-queer-people-globally-shouting-defiance-joy-fc34e9364088