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but even then, societal pressures dont just go up in the air because you wont face violence. bigotry and isolation do a lot to your mental health. being stared at and judged for just walking down the street hand in hand with your same sex lover can fuck you up.
not to mention doing so when you can run into someone you know easily who might not be tolerant is scary, too
Just hold hands it's 2025 you won't get beheaded for being gay