Ian 'H' Watkins reflects on the challenges he faced as an openly gay man in the entertainment industry during the 90s, expressing regret for not embracing his identity earlier. He shares insights from his new children's book, 'Pride & The Rainbow Warriors', which aims to educate young readers about LGBTQ+ history and promote inclusivity. Watkins hopes this book will help children feel less isolated and instill values of kindness and acceptance, drawing on the origins of the Pride flag and its significance in today's society.
Back then, you had to be single, straight, available. I was living in this dark box and I couldn't get out of it.
If I had a book like this when I was growing up, I wouldn't have felt so isolated. I would have had courage, a safe place.
It was important that the book be accessible. It teaches children about the origins of Pride and the Pride flag.
We are allowed to live our authentic lives today because of those trailblazers decades ago. A lot of young LGBTQI+ people take that for granted.
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