WHAT PRIDE MEANS TO YOU

We asked you to share your thoughts on what Pride and Pride Month Means to you?
Here are some of your views...

Lydia Mansell | Retail

I have 2 boys 1 is gay and my youngest who is only 15, is wanting to transition into a girl..so pride month means absolutely the world to me. Im always there for my boys in every decision they make. As a single mum i do my dam hardest to protect them and guide them always and forever 🧡💛💚💙💜

My younger boy Archie... so happy and content with who he is. Loves to dress up, has his nails done. In his words, "" if you dont like what you see, then dont look !.

And my older son Ellis who has recently come out to the world and is in a relationship with his boyfriend Charlie.

BE WHO YOU WANT TO BE, YOU ARE WHAT YOU ARE. NEVER CHANGE 🧡💛💚💙💜"

Taz Oliver-Smith | Distribution

It means inclusion. Everyone is accepted and celebrated no matter what they choose. I have friends in the community and as a manager I think it's important to show staff that everyone is welcome and included.

Peter Hancock

Freedom of expression and freedom to celebrate and be proud of who we are.

Freya Salisbury | Retail

Pride month is a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, while educating more people to continue to move forward acceptance and understanding.

To me it means I can support the LGBTQ+ community by promoting pride month and standing up for others who may have not found their voice yet.

Callum Ryan | Distribution

Pride month for me is about remembering my legacy and also the people who put everything on the line to fight for themselves

Jade McNeil | Retail

As a member of the LGBT community this is a huge deal to us as a community.
A large company such as NEXT making the effort to support us is incredible.

Melanie Parkes | Retail

Amazing to support and recognise the community and be part of it . Working in the city with a multi cultural team.

I want to lead the way in celebrating and supporting my team

Perry Jones | Retail

Historical value! Come so far and yet so far to come, if you’ve seen It’s A Sin then that speaks volumes.

I’m 38, I came out at 30 after having four children… my children are amazing without a prejudice bone in their body and full of love and understanding. If we don’t celebrate how far we have come, then we haven’t come very far!

All achievements should be celebrated including celebrating the rights we now have and remembering all those who unfortunately aren’t here to celebrate with us who wasn’t able to have the luxury of life that we are all free to experience as out gay proud people in the world today.

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