Gaylandia Pt 2: Gay Coded

Happy pride month lovers! Welcome back to Gaylandia. What does gay pride mean to you? Well it would only make sense that it means different things to all of us. Yet, even in 2025 gay pride seems as big as a revolution as ever but it's not always rainbows and sunshine. The journey to out, is one with secrets, lies, and double lives. Let's face it, the road to 'gay and proud' is more of a gauntlet, than a parade. So, let's get rid of all the misconceptions of who we are and set the record "gay".Behind the clapbacks and pop music, many of us lived by a code that helped us navigate lives that weren't carved out with us in mind. We've paved our own lanes and learned what it truly means to be proud.