In the aftermath of the tragic shooting at a that left at least 50 dead, members of the worldwide LGBT community are taking to social media to express their pride and defy hate with the hashtag #GaysBreaktheInternet.
On Sunday night, members of the LGBT community flooded Twitter, posting selfies, or images of them with their partners. Some talked about their difficulties in coming out. Supporters also called for an end to homophobia.
鈥� sydney (@sighsydd)
I will never be ashamed of myself or who I love
Never be ashamed or scared to be who you are! Life is way to short!
鈥� Christopher Ball (@_ChrisBall)
I love my girlfriend, and i'm proud of us.
鈥� 喂'渭 喂畏 l慰谓蔚 w喂蟿h G (@PiangoU)
it took me a long time to realize that i am not any less ��
鈥� kylah (@kylahludtke)
love will always win �� don't let ANYONE make u ashamed of who u are��
鈥� ashhh (@ashhthatbabbe)
Happy in my own skin (finally) 鉂わ笍��������
鈥� alexis (@bottIedups)
because we won't be silenced by your hate.
鈥� rain (@rainspecks)
It appears some even used the hashtag as an opportunity to publicly announce their sexual orientation.
Orlando is my home. I've never made announcement. I hope by doing this other LGBT+ can too
鈥� Kailen (@kailenchapple)
Hi I'm Chloé, bi and I've known for less than a year but I'm loving it! ����
鈥� chlo (@8bitanakin)
My palms are sweaty and I'm so scared and my heart is racing but hello I am here
鈥� gracie (@Gracehartman_11)
Others also tweeted their support for the LGBT community:
I am straight but I am proud of you all ��
鈥� Zoe (@starbuckforjai)
Love is love...be proud of who you are��
I'm not gay but all my friends are love y'all to death 鉂わ笍��������
鈥� sophie b. (@sophiekbeach)
