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I can’t remember the exact time Marriage Equality became the law of the Land here in USA. But I remember it was the one of the happiest most uplifting moments of my life. I will never forget watching the live blog-feed that my coworker showed me. I will never forget the happy tears I shed over this historical decision.

Two weeks later, I was able to celebrate marrying the love of my life.

These past two years have been filled with excitement, rejoicing and for some, a huge sigh of relief.

But the battle for equality doesn’t end at the altar. It doesn’t stop simply because, we can marry whomever we want now. Painful crimes are still being committed, families are still being torn apart by prejudice and fear. Transgender individuals still face so much scrutiny and hardship and many have even lost their lives.

Earlier this month I painted a rainbow Pitbull for my spouse… Because, I have come to realize like this dog breed, the LGBTQIA community is so often misunderstood and harmed because of this irrational fear.

That one painting made me realize that I could continue to draw some of the major LGBQIA labels: Gay/Lesbian Pride, Bisexual Pride, Pansexual Pride, Transgender Pride, Genderqueer Pride, and Asexual Pride(Ace).

Our community deserves to be loved and cherished. If you don’t know an LGBTQIA person, get to know one of us. We are actually really amazing. Reach out. Let us show you we are just as normal as you are.

I would love to do more illustrations like these. If you want to see more sexualities and identities illustrated please message me. I’ll also try to have these illustrations for sale on merchandise somewhere if there is enough interest. So please share this as much as you can!

But today, I share these with you in celebration. Two years ago Love Won. And even thought times seem really scary right now, Love will Always Win!

Happy Love Day, everyone.