Curious to know better.
‘Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back.’ I have heard this saying so many times and I've never bothered to check where it originates from. In many parts of the world, discussions about LGBTQ+ identities can be diverse as the individuals themselves. These conversations are a vibrant part of their daily lives, which contributes to shaping their world around them for the better. For someone like me who has had the least experience of living within a society that is open to the understanding of LGBTQ+ people, it all seems very foreign. Without exposure to gay events or supportive spaces, the internet does help but has its limitations. Online forums and social media become lifelines offering a glimpse into a world that seems distant, but translating this digital connection into real-life understanding has its own challenges. A View from the Outside. Over the past weekend I got to see a few snippets of the Manchester Gay Pride, and it got me reflecting about...