Pride, it’s more than a celebration! It’s survival!

Aaron Matthew Laxton, LCSW
4 min readJun 6, 2023

Pride celebrations are an essential part of LGBTQ+ culture and have taken place annually in the United States for over 50 years. These celebrations are now held worldwide and are a symbol of acceptance, equality, and freedom for all individuals regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Pride events have become an opportunity for the LGBTQ+ community to come together, celebrate, and advocate for their rights. However, the importance of Pride celebrations goes beyond just the celebration of identity and culture. The celebrations also serve as a way to…

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Aaron Matthew Laxton, LCSW

I am a psychotherapist who writes about mental health, addiction, recovery and the impact of substance use from personal experience. Views are my own.