Today is a day of profound importance, World Refugee Day. It is a day to reflect on the countless lives uprooted by violence and persecution, and to stand together in solidarity with those who seek safety, compassion, and acceptance.

You know what breaks my heart? The fact that being gay is still a crime in so many parts of this world, and shockingly, even in recent times, it includes the United States. Can you believe it? In this land that's supposed to be the land of the free, where dreams are made, we have laws that make it illegal to simply be who you are.

And as if that weren't enough, let's talk about LGBTQ immigrants in the United States. Oh, the challenges they face are tripled. Can you imagine? Triple the discrimination, triple the fear, and triple the fight for their right to exist. It's downright outrageous.

Today, I want to share with you the poignant story of Shadi, a courageous LGBTQ refugee from Syria.

Shadi's story of welcome is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, but it should also serve as a call to action. Together, we can create an America that truly embodies the values of compassion, acceptance, and justice for all.

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