The author reflects on a moment at a restaurant where a man wrongly assumes she is lonely and in need of companionship. She discusses societal pressure to conform to traditional relationship norms and her own journey towards self-acceptance as an independent woman. Despite feeling different from those around her and facing judgment for her choices, she embraces her strength and independence, rejecting the idea that she needs a partner to feel complete.
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‘I can’t get sponsorship’- why UK LGBT Pride events are disappearing
Middlesex Pride, founded by Sharan Dhaliwal in 2019 to provide LGBTQ+ representation, faces potential cancellation due to funding issues, with only £1,500 raised of the £8,000 needed. This financial struggle reflects a broader trend, as many UK Pride events, including Liverpool Pride, are also being canceled, highlighting the urgent need for support for grassroots LGBTQ+ initiatives. Need More Context? 🔎
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