Cape Ann Pride Coalition

Things worth celebrating, even this week:

These LGBTQ+ Candidates Made History on Election Night In both blue and red states, q***r and trans candidates set new precedents for political representation.

We know that last night's election results have given many of us (and those who care for us) feelings of disappointment, anger, grief, confusion, exhaustion, uncertainty, and more.

Please take time to take care of yourselves in whatever ways you need to, whether that's getting right back in the fight for LGBTQIA+ rights or taking some time "off." If anyone is in particular need now or on the days to come for mental health assistance and/or other specific resources, please consult our Resources Page here: https://www.capeannpride.org/resources

We know that trans people, especially trans youth and their families, along with q***r BIPOC people may be feeling particular levels of stress and fear right now; let's remember there are levels of relative safety and even "privilege" within our own LGBTQIA+ community.

Cape Ann Pride will remain committed to celebrating LGBTQIA+ lives, history, and culture on Cape Ann, to educating people about our communities, and to fiercely advocating to protect our rights.

We'll move forward with community, determination, and joy. TopFans

Resources — Cape Ann Pride Coalition Our founding partner, coalition, community partners, supporting businesses, groups, and other donors

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Whether you're out to everyone you've ever met and their cousins' dog-walkers, to circles of your friends, family, colleagues, and faith community, to a "small" number of people, or even "just" to yourself: We see you, we support you, we celebrate you.

There's rush and no race to come out, and no single best way to do so. For many if not most of us, "coming out" is not a single day or week or month--it's a lifelong process of coming out over and over again as we meet new people and encounter new contexts. And that's both great and--sometimes--tiring.

The important thing is: you're the expert on yourself. If this is your "day" to come out--we're with you in celebration and support. If it's not "right" for you to come out for any reason at this point in your life--we're with you, too, in celebration and support of YOUR journey.

If you or someone you know needs help and connections to resources for the LGBTQIA+ community, please check out www.capeannpride.org/resources

And, if someone comes out to YOU, today, the single best thing you can start the conversation with is usually: "Thanks! I'm honored you told me. What do you most want me to know about what this means to you?"

Resources — Cape Ann Pride Coalition Our founding partner, coalition, community partners, supporting businesses, groups, and other donors

This should be an educational and powerful event; please spread the word. (Details via the QR code and at https://www.capeannpride.org/events/understanding-trans-identity-and-advocating-for-trans-justice .)

Newburyport Pride North Shore Pride Massachusetts Trans Political Coalition - MTPC, please help share!

✨ Our community is strong, resilient, and here to lift each other up. Join us as a mentor and help shape the future of our youth. 🏳️‍🌈

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Massachusetts Trans Political Coalition - MTPC MassEquality

Letter: Correcting myths about being transgender To the editor,

YOUnity Drop In Center Gloucester Education Foundation North Shore MA LGBTQ Friends & Allies Good Morning Gloucester Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church Better Together for Cape Ann, Inc. North Shore MA LGBTQ Friends & Allies NAGLY North Shore LGBTQ Network North Shore Pride Newburyport Pride First Congregational Church of Rockport UCC @

Letter: Correcting myths about being transgender To the editor,

For those who may have missed our letter to the editor in the Gloucester Daily Times, sharing it here.

Letter: Correcting myths about being transgender To the editor,

Looks like this will be a fun event!

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