"Every time someone steps up and says who they are, the world becomes a better, more interesting place." ~ Captain Raymond Holt

Two important notes, via Reddit: "The message has the right intention but there are definitely many people who have regretted it... [cont'd] Coming out in an unsafe situation can lead to personal danger. It can also cause exile, loss of inheritance/financial support, losing friends/family, losing your job, eviction, mental distress etc. Not to mention that being out in certain countries can lead to imprisonment or

Lately, I've felt like a failure. A sadness that is cool, like this winter night. Comparing myself to others I respect & admire in their ability to be of benefit to this world in urgent need—halfway through my life & have I made a helpful dent? Defeat may look like success. 1/6 Elephant is still reaching many millions a year, alone among too few indie (as opposed to Big Tech $$$ backed) communities left standing after Facebook algorithm & its purchase of Instagram blackholed blogs (remember them?) & bloggers & readers. 2/6