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going to pride alone for the first time — tips that aren't scary

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opal_reads

not fully out at work. want to go to a daytime pride event anyway. going solo because my friends are out of town.

what helped if you've done this. safety stuff, how not to freeze at the entrance, whether smaller community events beat the big parade.

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  • kit.

    kit.

    share live location with one trusted person. decide your exit time in advance so you don't spiral mid-crowd.

  • Ren

    Ren

    smaller block parties / queer picnic events were less overwhelming than the main parade for me year one.

  • opal_reads

    opal_reads

    picnic energy sounds better than parade crush. thank you

  • Dee

    Dee

    you don't owe anyone a coming-out speech at pride. you can just exist there. that's enough.

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