In the spirit of Pride Month, a time to celebrate strides made and acknowledge ongoing work, we asked notable LGBTQ Canadians to share the advice and wisdom they wish they had received when they were in the process of coming out.
not-quite coming out experience, these artists, activists and performers’ words illustrate the tender joy of openly expressing and exploring one's sexual and gender identity, in the face of the hurtful prejudice faced by the LGBTQ community then and now. Each of their personal stories serves as living proof of the transformative power of self-love and community.“I never officially came out with any kind of declaration.
and people started questioning my sexuality and asking me to define it. So, my advice to my younger self would be that you don't need to explain yourself to anyone. There’s no instruction manual, and everyone is entitled to explore themselves on their own terms. You’re not obligated to rent a billboard, or even justify it to anyone in your life. It’s a personal journey you navigate whenever and however you want. Love who you love, be who you are, and let them all talk.
k.d. Lang, singer-songwriter, recipient of the Lifetime Artistic Achievement award at the 2023 Governor General’s Performing Arts AwardsHave confidence in knowing that you are exactly who you’re supposed to be in the universe. We may not always drive the vehicle in the most sensible manner, but we’re in the vehicle we’re supposed to be in. The unfolding and the mystery of it is the exciting part. Know yourself, be sure you know who you are, and have compassion for others.
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