Jenna Smith

Pride for me is stepping out of my comfort zone to break barriers in the hope that future generations do not have to fight so hard to be welcomed. As a young teen, being a member of the LGBTQ+ family was not very welcomed, especially in the area where I lived. Now, living in 2023, even though there are still struggles I face every day, I am more welcomed. Ten years ago, I could not openly talk at work about being married to a woman, but now I can. We are normal people. We raise my kids together. I graduated with my bachelor’s degree in May, and I am a Training Leader at my site in Kentucky. Pride is being able to be myself without repercussions in the workplace and feeling safe being myself.

United States