A post shared by Alexander Paris (@parishiltonals)Queer nightlife also acts as a window and a mirror. It lets us see into new worlds while reflecting us back to ourselves and forcing us to contend with our own issues.
Many of the stories in this project expand on how going out has helped people find themselves, and how that process often overlaps with discomfort and friction.This is true of my experiences going out, too.
In queer spaces, I’ve felt safe to express and explore my body, even as I’ve felt uneasy and insecure in my body too. One of my first times going out to a gay club was at Splash in Manhattan, they are now permanently closed.