I had to fight to be me and get respect, and to carry that…
“I had to fight to be me and get respect, and to carry that stigma, for me, is pride. Carrying the tag of lesbian. I'm not bragging, I'm not preaching, but I don't deny it . I had to face society, the Church, which says damn gay people ... it's absurd. How do you judge someone who has been born that way. I did not study to be a lesbian. Neither was it taught to me. I was born this way. Since I opened my eyes to the world. I've never slept with a man. Never. I'm pure, I don't have to be ashamed ... My Gods made me so.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
She asserts personal identity and pride despite societal and religious condemnation, emphasizing that sexual orientation is innate and not a choice.
In simple terms: Pride in identity despite stigma
Key Takeaway
Embrace who you are; challenge prejudice
Themes
identity
pride
social stigma
faith
sexual orientation
Mood
defiant
hopeful
reflective
Type
personal
activist
inspirational
When to use this quote
- coming out
- advocacy
- personal storytelling
- support groups
Key Concepts
LGBTQ+ rights
self‑acceptance
religious conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- How does societal pressure shape self‑acceptance?
- What role can allies play in reducing stigma?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue that personal identity should be separate from moral judgments, yet prejudice persists.