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In a world where love should transcend borders and identities, it is devastating to witness restrictions that prevent one human from comforting another in their most vulnerable moments.
As I write this, I reflect on the immense grief of last weekend—a very close friend in the United States lost his young wife to cancer, leaving behind a young daughter in heartbreaking sorrow.
The weight of it was heavy and paralyzing, stretched across time zones as I tried to offer my presence, my words, my support. But distance—both physical and systemic—became an invisible barrier, preventing me from standing beside him during his darkest hours. U.S. policies, after much consultation, made it clear: attending, even just to be there for his wife’s funeral, would be unsafe.
My identity, my advocacy, the very essence of who I am, became an obstacle to human connection.
And yet, I am not stopped. The pain was transformed—woven into art, coaching, poetry, into music, into a language that transcends restrictions and borders. Creating music and tribute poems for my lovely friend.
Because when the world says you cannot, we answer with we create!
In the face of adversity, repression, and personal grief, the creative spirit persists—unshaken, undeniable, and defiant in its beauty. Pride is not just a season marked in June; it is a continuous, unwavering affirmation that our voices, our stories, and our art will always find ways to break through, to reach, to heal.
This is one reality we continue to appear face—where identity, advocacy, and existence itself become barriers to simply being human.
And yet, despite the challenges, despite the profound sense of loss, there is something remarkable that happens when life pushes back: we create, we build, we transform. What has been taken or broken fuels something greater, something new. And it is that that I choose to focus upon. I focus upon the reality I would like to see created.
I refuse to dwell upon the existing reality, even when it seems to set itself firmly in front of me.
For those of you who are familiar with my coaching as a quantum energy coach and law of attraction coach, you'll understand when I say that the current reality is old news.
It is formed from the previous thoughts and feelings, and then vibrational attitude and actions taken to bring us to the current point that we call reality.
However, we are now creating the next reality. And it is that that I choose to focus upon.
I know our community is building something bigger, better and brighter for the future.
In every era, whenever oppression tries to dim the light of progress, something more profound emerges—more resilient, more powerful, more unbreakable.
Creativity as Resistance: A Pride Festival That Transcends Borders
This extraordinary event is proof that creativity cannot be silenced. Across 40 days and spanning 25+ countries, over 170 films will be showcased—each a testament to queer voices, history, and storytelling.
And from June 1–30, the Global Gatherings series will take place—a free virtual event that transforms online spaces into thriving hubs of performance, discussion, activism, and connection.
✨ Meet new friends. Create alliances. Join watch parties. Engage in live performances and powerful conversations.
This is just a fraction of the remarkable LGBTQ+ movement happening across the globe. There is more—always more. And we will never stop. Take for example, the upcoming release of “Scents of Lavender”, by D.C Wilkinson
Queer Love Through Time: "Scents of Lavender"
The world has tried time and again to erase us—but our love, our stories, our history endures.
In his poetry collection, Scents of Lavender, D.C Wilkinson offers a powerful reminder: queer love is not a modern invention. It has existed for centuries, written into history, whispered between lovers, lived out in defiance, resilience, and joy.
If you’d like to purchase Scents of Lavender, in physical or Kindle format, you can order and own your beautiful and illustrated copy of Scents of Lavender from D.C's Amazon book listing here: https://mybook.to/Fbo5QDA
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With 25 carefully crafted poems and evocative illustrations, Wilkinson resurrects the voices of LGBTQ+ individuals from across time, painting a vivid portrait of longing, passion, and the universal pulse of human connection.
It is history retold through poetry, an affirmation that our presence has always shaped the fabric of civilization—and will continue to do so.
We are proud to support D.C Wilkinson and humbled to showcase selected extracts from his poetry on our RedBubble merch
D.C has generously allowed 100% of the profits from these sales to go toward supporting queer artists with disabilities worldwide, ensuring that creativity remains accessible to those most in need.⭐⭐🙏
Award winning novelist. Poet. Voyager of inner and outer realms. D. C. Wilkinson's literary work centers on historical verse, tales, portal fantasies, and dreams and visions weaved into narratives that highlight LGBTQ+ love through the ages.
We Keep Creating. We Keep Rising.
Remember: Despite the grief, despite the opposition, we build.
Yes, this is a challenging time, and for many, the pressures—financial and personal—are mounting. Policies have affected jobs, stability, health, and community resources, but we do not stop. We create spaces where connection flourishes. We shift the focus back to art, beauty, storytelling—because what we focus on grows.
Supporting Independent LGBTQ+ Creators.
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📌 Want to be featured? Are you an author, artist, filmmaker, musician, or creator looking to amplify your work? I’m expanding my podcast series and would love to feature LGBTQ+ and allied artists, writers, and poets. If you’re interested in sharing your creative journey, message me—I'd love to uplift your voice.
🏳️🌈And if you’re a writer or poet looking to feature your work on merchandise, reach out. I’ll do my best to get back to you as soon as I can.
💌 Thank you for supporting this work. Thank you for celebrating with me. Thank you for choosing to create.
Thank you for being here and staying authentically and proudly you, despite everything…
With love, light and positivity - Coach Adam.⭐😎🙏🏳️🌈
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Wishing you all the best, Adam😎⭐
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