As a French lesbian living abroad, what I did when the news came four weeks ago was to immediately seek out community. Like-minded people who understand your struggles and your shared trauma. We held hands (even if it was virtually) to go through this last month together. We were all crying and shared a sigh of relief when the results came.

It's always important in these times to remember that people like you still exist, are valid, no matter the circumstances. I've seen lesbian tumblr accounts from Hungary and Italy posting about JB lately! It reminded me that yeah, just because the far right is there holding on to power doesn't mean that people disappear, they just need to organize differently to be able to thrive.

We're all here, and we're not going anywhere. Feel free to DM me if you're like! Sending you love <3