Back when my parents so very kindly and generously bought me an Apple watch for my birthday, Apple came out with an awesome rainbow watch strap that I really really wanted.
I LOVE rainbows and colour and I really liked it. But I was worried, not kidding, that people would see it and assume I was gay and because of that, I (chickened out and) did not buy it.
This bummed me out as I didn't know it was a limited edition thing and when I looked for it again later it was all boring simple straps. Bummer. Maybe I didn't know it was a Pride specific strap and assumed they were just randomly in circulation, I don't know.
This year with things shifting more and more towards unkindness towards the LGBTQ+ communities and people and seeing a wonderful ad out of Europe pointing out how important it can be for people to feel safe, especially these days, I went and looked at the Pride watch straps again (for this year it was the particular type I like) and I frigging bought it.
I actually find it hard to fathom that not that many years ago I was afraid people would assume I was gay. Maybe they will, maybe they won't but I'm a little shocked I let that thought hold me back. I feel a little awful about it to be honest, but I'm giving myself the grace that that's where I was then and this is where I am now and I love my new watch strap even if it's not the rainbow one I really wanted, it's still all the colours and it's bright and cheerful and it makes me happy to wear and I can only hope that someone who maybe needs to feel seen and safe might just see it and feel that way.
Or maybe it's not that important, but I'm glad I've shifted and I'm proud to show my support for the idea that love is love and people are welcome to be who they are.
(If I manage to find that video again I'll share it, it was quite moving. )
2 comments:
Very glad you have a watchstrap you like, and are more comfortable showing your support!
Thanks. I'm a little embarrassed I was ever uncomfortable/weird about it but yeah :)
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