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With Pride Month coming to an end last week, I came across an article of Prince William’s response to if one of his children came out as gay. ”Obviously, absolutely fine by me,” was his response.
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With Pride Month coming to an end last week, I came across an article of Prince William’s response to if one of his children came out as gay.

”Obviously, absolutely fine by me,” was his response.

His major concern was the discrimination and bigotry they might face, as they are public figures constantly under scrutiny. He stressed the importance of making the world a more welcoming place for LGBTQ+ people, and that he wouldn’t have a problem with it at all.

His love for his children really showed through in his comments, and he has a total understanding of how a parent should react if their child comes out, in my opinion.

During Pride, and throughout the year, I normally see stories from members of the LGBTQ+ community sharing the struggles of being alienated from their families due to their sexuality.

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According to Egale Canada Human Rights Trust, a website dedicated to creating a world without all forms of oppression toward the LGBTQ+ community, adolescent youth who have been rejected by their families for their sexuality are over eight times more likely to attempt suicide than their heterosexual peers.

It’s one of the reasons why I think educating yourself, or preparing yourself for the possibility like Prince William did, is so important. How a family member reacts to someone’s coming out is crucial, and could really have lasting impacts.

While I was reading over the article, I realized how sad Prince William’s fears are. It’s 2019, and people still face ridicule and the fear of hate for loving who they want to. Instead of being accepted for who they are, they live in fear that they won’t be accepted.

It’s fears like the ones he has for his children on the outcry from the public that makes Pride Month that much more important. LGBTQ+ people are attacked in public, rejected by their loved ones, and could face public ridicule for coming out.

I don’t have children, but I have friends who kept their sexuality hidden from their family and friends for fear of being rejected.

It doesn’t change who they are, and it shouldn’t alter anyone’s opinion of them.

At the end of the day, love is love. If we can be perfectly fine with a straight couple being together, why can’t we accept a same-sex couple? Their love isn’t hurting us, and to be perfectly honest, it’s none of our business who they choose to be with.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Pride.




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