1997 was not exactly an accepting time.

Really? Don't you remember the term "Hey, it's the 90s!" ? ;)

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Really? Don't you remember the term "Hey, it's the 90s!" ? ;)

Yea, it was slightly better than the 80s. but not like today.


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Really? Don't you remember the term "Hey, it's the 90s!" ? ;)

Yea, it was slightly better than the 80s. but not like today.

I never felt unsafe, perhaps the area I was in was just more accepting - St. Louis, Missouri - but even back then we had Pride events, and I knew plenty of people who were "out".

The one piece of advice I can offer anyone - never be afraid to be you. Don't let anyone (especially some Oligarch nowadays) tell you who you can or can't be. You are perfect just the way you are.

-dmxrob

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