I had worked with teenagers for many years, and sexuality was generally the main cause of mental dysphoria. I felt immense pride, the rainbow flags flying over Government buildings signalled the end of myopic and oppressive thinking about sexuality. I felt pride in the realisation we were moving away from such linear and destructive paradigms about sexuality. We must all stand up for Evan and many others like him who have been targeted because of their sexuality. So, we have made significant strides and Pride Week is incredibly important.

Source: Irish Examiner April 21, 2022 17:52 UTC