Solidarity is the constant whisperer appealing to our human instincts of empathy and understanding. [...] In addition, the challenges faced by activists in this context are nu- anced, and the apology from the court indicates that there is a rec- ognition of the fact that these laws need to change. [...] One of the things that always fascinates me is the think- ing process, when you think about what actually led one to a decision. [...] The number of times I ask the question “why would you do that?” and I think it’s a question that other people ask themselves would be answered. [...] The idea is that you need to have some kind of political analysis and about what it is that you do and how you do and a shared understanding of how so- cial change comes about with the people that you work with. [...] I found myself in a commu- nity of people who wanted to see the same kind of good happen and were determined to actively work towards that vision and maintain it. [...] The most memorable period and what I would call queer solidarity was in 2019 when the Wits queer and cis-community experienced efforts of transformation. [...] I was relieved of my perception that Christianity was the only path to spirituality. [...] I was living in New York and had just blasted through yet anoth- er line I’d drawn in the sand, of be- haviour that wasn’t acceptable to me. [...] The per- son on the other end of the phone directed me to a venue in Chelsea where an AA meeting specifically for gay people, was about to start.
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