đ¨ Abstract
The letter addresses a younger, 17-year-old self, advising against constant worrying and highlighting future challenges and triumphs. At 38, the writer remains single but optimistic about marriage, amid a globe where 64 countries still penalize being queer. He encourages embracing one's identity, using the reclaimed word "queer" and engaging with a global LGBTQ+ community via WhatsApp.
Courtesy: Daniel Harding
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