Hello avb, I thank you for all you are doing and am grateful for this forum. The thing I am convinced of in this life is no matter what a person is or is not, the first and most relevant aspect to a life of peace and joy is to accept and love ones own self. I understand that there is a great deal of injustice and pain that others have experienced. I suppose I live in a bubble since I have not experienced any forms of hurt due too being gay. It is my prayer that we all realize that we are all part of this human condition and ALL people deserve respect and know they have value and worth.