This is pride month. I am proud of being a US Navy veterant. What are you proud of?

I’m proud of my history of growing the finest organic cannabis in all the land. And I’m exceptionally proud that once when I was growing in the bush - I ran away from 2 cops on ATVs . Then when I was far enough away I tauted them by shouting out – I’ll run and run as fast as I can – and you won’t catch me because I’m the cannabis man. Cheers!

This post was edited by Nanoose at June 11, 2025 12:33 PM MDT

Why would you be proud of being straight? It's not a choice, you know. Unless maybe you are suppressing your innate predilections.

I am well pleased with my family and my business. 
Pride is a sin. Pride cometh before the fall. 

Bear with me :)

I've said it before on site, and not to boast, but now, as very much an adult, I admit that I am proud that as a six-years-old/seven-years--old young boy, I correctly grasped the true meaning of
Bobbie Gentry's song "Ode to Billie Joe."

I'm proud of my family's as well as my own accomplishments.  

Coming out takes courage. 

• 48% of bi young people seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year, and 27% attempted suicide.
• Among gay or lesbian youth, 37% seriously considered suicide and 19% attempted.
• 82% of transgender individuals have considered killing themselves and 40% have attempted suicide.
• For comparison, among straight youth, 14% seriously considered suicide and 6% attempted suicide.

When it's not safe for straight people to be straight, when straight people are bullied and ostracized for being straight, when straight and cis people are denied gender-affirming care like breast augmentations, but lifts, etc.) then maybe straight people have a reason to be proud about coming out. Until then, I give credit where credit is due. I am proud to be an ally. 

And for the record, the research also shows that it's not being LGBTQ+ that creates the depression and suicidal thoughts - it's being in an intolerant, hateful society that does.

• Just over 1 in 3 transgender and nonbinary youth found their home to be gender-affirming.
• Transgender and nonbinary youth who reported gender identity acceptance from adults and peers had significantly lower odds of attempting suicide.

I’m proud that once I wasn’t too proud to not let a Gay woman have a “talk” with some guys that were picking on my son.

She was a Bull Dyke – but she had some long legs and she knew how to use them – like kick someone in the head from 5 feet away with her long legs. She only had to warn the guys and they got the message. Cheers!

In addition to my answer, I am always grateful to those who serve/d militarily. Thank you.