Pride Started with a Riot...
Dear friends,
Here at Gather & Grow, we admit to having a fondness for candles, the soothing crickets of a sound machine, and our neutral color palettes. While our aesthetic may lean towards 'Spa-Core', our inspiration is intentionally more subversive. We understand that we don't live in a world of 'good vibes only', and we firmly believe that the work of healing must acknowledge this reality.
As we celebrate Pride Month, we reflect upon and recognize the progress made by our diverse and vibrant LGBTQ+ community. But Pride is not just about celebration; it's also about acknowledging the work that still needs to be done. Pride began as a riot. The Stonewall Riots of 1969, a watershed moment in LGBTQ+ rights history, remind us of the power of, ‘building communities of resistance,’ and the ways that we gather so that we can grow together!
Let us use this Pride Month as a time to promote love, respect, and solidarity.
With love and pride,
Team Gather & Grow
Looking for community and want to kick off Pride Month with a local event? Come join us at Mission Viejo Pride on Saturday June 8! We'll be there enjoying the June weather and giving away goodies from the Self-Aware Store including our Tote Bags!
