One of the most worrying discussions has centered on the numerous anti-LGBTQ+ bills that have passed in Southern states these past few months.Īmong the most prominent has been Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill, signed into law in March by Republican Gov. And, with them, I have had many conversations about identity, coming out and staying out. The large majority of friends I have made over this past year are part of the LGBTQ+ community.