5SOS Preferences and Requests (Part 2)

Love Conquers Hate

Hi Floppy Dishtowels.

I'm so sorry that I haven't written lately. I've been deeply affected by the shooting that happened in Orlando.

Especially during Pride Month and at an LGBTQ+ club. I felt numb for days and didn't feel safe. It's so scary being apart of the LGBTQ+ community sometimes because some people hate the idea so much, that they would kill innocent people because of it.

I fought to be heard in my family because no one understood how much it scared me. I have the Denver Pride Parade coming up on Sunday and part of me is terrified that something will happen. The other part of me is saying to not be afraid.

This is who I am and I will not respond with hate. I will respond with love towards the victims and their families. I won't let the act of one man, ruin everything this community is. If anything, we will be stronger and shed the light on those who are less fortunate.

Love overpowers hate in every way. I don't understand why there is such hatred towards any group of people. Be it Muslims, Blacks, Mexicans, and LGBTQ. We're all under one sky and we all deserve the right to live and love without fear.

Discrimination is the worst feeling and one of the worst things to witness. I am sick of the people who believe they are better than someone else. Differences are what make us unique. They shouldn't set us apart from the "perfect" society that a lot of the older generation believes in.

I don't want to be afraid. I don't want to have to hide who I am for the fear of someone hurting me. But sadly, that's how it is right now. America is sinking further and further and I don't know how it's going to get better.

But I'm going to believe that a rainbow will appear after this horrible massacre. So many cities are celebrating Pride Month and we should.

We should show the world that we're not going to let this tear us down. We will be proud of who we are.

For my fellow lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender, asexual, pansexual, aromantic, demisexual, genderfluid, non-binary people, I am so sorry that you had to witness such a heartbreaking attack on this community. I'm sorry that it's 2016 and things like this are getting worse instead of better. I'm sorry that this tragedy is labeled "the worst mass shooting in US history." I'm sorry that everything seems hopeless right now.

For my Muslim readers, Black readers, and Mexican readers, I'm so sorry that this world looks above you and believes you are less than what you are. I love you and I always want you to know that. You are just as important and just as amazing as anyone else.

For my Muslim readers, the act of one person does not define the whole group of people. I hate that you are labeled as "terrorists". The word is vile and only describes a select few. The funny part is, most of them are white men. I don't understand the discrimination. I don't understand the hatred. But I want you to know that I love you very much and I wish things were different. I wish I could change the world to treat you the way you deserve to be treated. I'm so sorry.

I may be a small, bisexual, white Latina girl, but I know how to treat people. And I know when the treatment of someone is wrong.

I'm sorry this isn't a happy message. I wish it was. But the reality is, this world is messed up.

I'd like to bring you all back to the world of Doalim in the last few chapters if that's alright with you. We all need an escape from the real world.

Also, I'd really like to introduce a Muslim angel to Doalim. I'd really like some feedback and some help on how to write her please. I want to get details right for you. So if you have any suggestions, please feel free to message me or leave a comment. ❤

For all of you, I love you so much and we will get through this together.

With much love,

Kenzie xx ❤🌈

#PrayforOrlando #LoveOverHate