We Are More Than One Thing
- Jun 5
- 3 min read
Updated: Jun 7
Last month we sat with all of us and all of it. The hard parts too. The fear and the grief and the very real question of whether it is safe to be seen right now.
We don’t have a single answer to that. There is no one right way to move through this moment. Some of us need to be loud. Some of us need to rest. Some of us need to dance. Some of us need to simply be. All of that is valid. All of that matters.
What we know is this. We are not going anywhere. And we are throwing not one but two parties this June. Because we are not just one thing either.
It is easy to be overwhelmed by the corruption and the darkness and the seemingly never-ending attacks on our community, our cultures, and the fabric of democracy. It becomes harder and harder to find the places where the light comes in.
But it does come in.
Pride started as a protest. It used to be a revolutionary act just to say out loud that you love someone who is gay. Pride is also a promise. A promise past generations made to us and one we need to pay forward to the generations that come after us. It is choosing to see the light. It is choosing to continue to love each other, to be present with each other, in whatever form that looks like for us.
We are more than one thing. We always have been. Look at our neighborhoods. Our family tables. Our own hearts. None of us exactly the same. That is not a problem to solve. That is the whole point.
We are not a melting pot. We are a mosaic. Every piece distinct. Every piece valuable. If we all just faded into some dim diluted version of each other, what a bland world that would be.
We deserve to fully express all of it. And when we come together and let our light shine, what a beautiful sight that is!
We hope to see you at one or both of our June events. Or just out and about enjoying life in the Hill Country. There is a lot of beauty here in June. And it belongs to all of us.
We love each and every one of you. Keep shining. ✨
June Events to Remember
Come as you are and share with someone you love. 💛
Pride Month Is Here 🌈
📚 Summer Reading Challenge is Here - are you in?
All summer long, Pride of Dripping Springs invites teens and adults to read, share, and celebrate LGBTQ+ voices. Pick up a bingo card at an upcoming event or print one at home, complete a line (or 5), and enter to win gift cards for amazing local community-friendly pizza. More lines = more chances to win. Blackout all 25 squares for bonus entries!
Submit each time you complete a new line using the button below. Honor system. ✌️ All entries due August 31, 2026. #PODSSummerReads
Bonus: Want reading recommendations for the whole family this summer? We've got you covered! Email info@prideofdrippingsprings.org
All the Love for Our Pride Event Sponsors
This month we want to shine a light on the people and businesses making our June events possible. Their support is what allows us to keep building community in the Hill Country.
Event Sponsors:
Platinum
Beerburg Brewing
Gold
Caren Roberson
Lynn Osler, State Farm Insurance
Silver
Austin Concrete Development
Indigo Healing Acupuncture
Stimpunks Foundation
MedSavers Pharmacy
Copper
Moontower Counseling
PFLAG Austin
Plumb Projects
Tribe Comics & Games
In Kind Sponsors:
Ally Medical
Julie Balderrama Coaching
Pink Metaphysical Beauty Collaboration
Reggie Rap’s Room
Taylor Made Tattoos
Transportation Star
Tribe Comics & Games — teen hangout space with games
YMCA
It’s not too late to be part of this.
If you or your business want to support Pride After Dark or Pride for All, we would love to have you. Sponsorships and in-kind donations are still being accepted. Every bit of support goes directly toward making these events free and welcoming for everyone.
💛 Get in touch: info@prideofdrippingsprings.org
We still need volunteers to make the magic happen. If you have a few hours to give, we would love to have you.
Volunteer for Pride After Dark (18+): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/PODSPAD#/
Volunteer for Pride for All: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/PODSPFA#/
With Pride & Gratitude,
Pride of Dripping Springs 🌈
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