the golden child [pride variant] (2020) | Enamel Pin

I mentioned in my original variant of this pin that it serves as a symbol of my self-authentication. Another facet that I’m still coming to terms with is my sexuality. The intersection of black and queer identities are often at odds with one another in this Cis-Eurocentric Society.

I’m only six years in embracing my queer identity; so far the journey has been an….experience. Another portion of my depression came as a result of this closeted identity. It unearthed the trauma of constant loneliness that plagued my childhood among others that I suppressed. Even now, I’m working on being as healthy a human in terms of boundaries and healthy communication. All of these came from this journey to live in my truth. 

Wear these with PRIDE and as a symbol to live in your truth.