You wrote about this beautifully. I think writing down what you felt is a great way to hang onto it. The world always sweeps you away from the heart-opening moments. But the bigger a deal you can make of each one, the more they link together and form a lifeline against the chaos.
I think part of being queer is a slow acceptance of the heart-opening moments as the reality of things. I think in some way that’s either part of what makes us queer, or that queerness is an opportunity to get closer to some real thing, behind all the tenseness of the world. That movie has had that effect on so many people, I think it’s awesome. And it doesn’t even have to be taken literally to mean that people need to come out to their parents right away. Though I do think it makes people see the benefits of authenticity, even if it’s not something that aligns exactly with the people you share it with. I think even trying to be your real self, as much as you safely can, is healthier in the long run.
Thanks for writing this post.