From the YU pride alliance website: a quote from a member.
“I wish people knew that behind the smiles and rainbow flags, I carry the burden of knowing my decision to be true to myself may cost me my family and the future I always imagined. The lack of LGBTQ+ acceptance leads students to believe there is no other option than to be in a heterosexual relationship. This mindset is toxic and harmful to queer people. The YU Pride Alliance has helped me so much by normalizing the queer experience and letting me know that there is a community that supports me. They showed me that I can have a future as my authentic self.”