You won’t see me dressed disgracefully at a LGBTQ2S+ Pride Parade.

Ashton Deroy describes why they always want to wear pink to Bay of Quinte Pride events.

June 25, 2024

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Written by Ashton Deroy

I attended the Pride Parade in Bay of Quinte June 8th 2024. Despite problems some have with the culture of the Parades. I did not show up publicly indecent, I did not make an intoxicated spectacle of myself and I didn’t start any drama with the Pride parade Organization despite prior drama.

Why I think it is important to highlight how I dressed at Pride? I dressed in Pink and I will continue to dress in pink to stand up against Queer bullying. Queer Bullying is when people bully boys or men for being feminine whether slightly or a lot feminine. This type of atmosphere makes queer men over compensate by developing angry and abusive behaviors to cope.<< I am speaking about myself. This is a type of bullying that makes me angry. That is why I will wear Pink to Pride events.

I have experienced Queer bullying at school, the workplace and with my own family. I am still here. Still very Queer. Still against bullying queer men and youth in school.

Also to expand on something else my readers may wonder? I did not drink alcohol after Pride. Though I did smoke some pot. I have had a few blows to head and I am not supposed to drink. At this time I find it easier to avoid the bar. Then go to a bar and risk my sobriety & Anger management issues related to head trauma.

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I am running a Terry Fox Run September 15th 2024. I would be honored if you would consider donating to me as a runner participating in this Iconic Canadian Charity. This year my Run is in part dedicated to Cousin through grandma’s marriage Rhonda Galt. She encouraged me to switch my Community engagement strategy towards Cancer Research Charities. Rather than Refugee charities which were upsetting my broader family.

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One response to “You won’t see me dressed disgracefully at a LGBTQ2S+ Pride Parade.”

Starting something that scares you. Have you ever started something that scares you? – Ashton Deroy

June 25, 2024 at 9:20 pm

[…] ♬ original sound – Ashton Deroy The Third party voter is not an object of Ridicule for Liberal/Democrat politicians and their voters. The third Party voter is idealistic and I applaud that. It gets them to the polls to do their duty as a citizen and participate in our Democracy. I will not stand with Liberals/Democrats or anyone who thinks it is their job to high road the third party voter. You know there was this crazy time in Poland? Where this coalition that people swore couldn’t stand a chance against the big Soviet system. Actually brought it to it’s knees and installed the first non-Soviet leader in 1989. The first non-Soviet leader since 1947. DON’T TELL ME THE THIRD PARTY IS A WASTED VOTE! CAUSE IT JUST PISSES ME OFF! Liberals/Democrats have a better chance at getting my vote if the respect the streak of the Independent and Third Party culture. Rather than expect me to bow to their big tent Politics. You won’t see me dressed disgracefully at a LGBTQ2S+ Pride Parade. […]

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