For many years and decades, there have been stories of people within the LGBTQ+ coming to terms with and loving themselves for being who they are inside and out. Though many of these come with hardships, a common thread holds them all together—a safe person. A person who accepts, loves, and cherishes them. One that pushes them to higher heights. One that is there with them every step of the way.
Though I always knew I had a little sweetness, I suppressed it for many years. Walked a life I thought I would recognize, but ended up in a darker place than I could have imagined. A life that did not reflect what I truly and deeply desired. I did not know how to escape from it so I just rode the waves as they came. On June 1, 2022, I made the public declaration that I was a part of the LGBTQ+ community, and as scary and nerve-wracking as it was, I knew I had support from my safe person. A year before, I went through a divorce from a heterosexual relationship that completely shattered my world, but through it all, my safe person was always there.
My safe person shared endless conversations that helped me see the good in life. They dried the tears that continued to fall at the thought of having to face the world. Gave me hope that things would get better. Stuck by me and chose to love me through the process of coming out and accepting me for who I am. It is because of this safe person, that I can live life with joy. I owe my life to my safe person and will forever be in debt for saving my life.
You may be reading this thinking of your safe person. Go thank them. You may be reading this and know that you are a safe person. Go tell the person you are a safe person for that you love them and are proud of them. If you want to be a safe person, reach out and we can help guide you in the right direction. If you do not have a safe person, do not hesitate to reach out to our team at Affirming Quakers as we can be that safe person for you. We will love you, cherish you, accept you, and allow you to be whoever you desire to be. You are seen. You are loved. You are you, unapologetically.
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