Illustrated by Charlie Richmond (he/they)/OutWrite
Becoming an adult was defined by overcoming queer trauma. There are days where I fall back into feeling like I am not lovable. But the friendships I have found pull me back into reality, into a world where I am loved and can exist authentically. And so I write them all down in my book and read them to myself when I have doubts. I love you, I love you, we love you so much.