Hello Everyone,
First of all, We apologise for the delay in announcing the winner of the Pride contest, but here we are.
It was challenging to choose the winner because there were so many excellent stories. So, we'll also draw attention to the stories that stood out to us.
The pride contest winner is @lola_galv
https://www.wattpad.com/story/313414899-peonies-for-mom
Now the stories that stole our heart are as follows:
@TaliaWillow for the piece "My doctor said we can’t choose where we come from, but we can choose where we go from there and that I can’t keep hiding behind the mask I’ve built for myself out of the struggles of the past and conceals the fact that my mind doesn't work the same way as others as over-stimulation slowly chips it away until I’m left with meltdowns or shutdowns. There is more to me than just meltdowns and social mistakes. I don't care that they see only the label; I am more than that and can say, I will never stop being me."
@Biogirl22 for her piece "My doctor said we can't choose where we come from but we can where we go from there .
And that hunts me in every step I take.
I remember my self drowning by the knives of people's stares .
Only the air keeps my hands and soul clean of despair
because I know tomorrow I will live in a Neverland.
Flying away from the pain of loving
because love is a crime, an illegal obsession that someone will judge
To be or not to be alive in a land where it bleeds your pride?"
Thank You so much everyone who entered. Stay tuned for upcoming contests!