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THE POWER OF TRUTH:

HOW COMING INTO THE LIGHT BRINGS DEEP HEALING AND INNER PEACE

THERE IS SOMETHING ABOUT THE TRUTH THAT SCARES US. IT RATTLES THE WALLS WE HAVE BUILT AROUND OURSELVES, SHAKES THE FOUNDATIONS OF IDENTITIES WE HAVE CAREFULLY CONSTRUCTED, AND FORCES US TO LOOK AT THE RAW, UNFILTERED ESSENCE OF WHO WE ARE. BUT THE TRUTH; THOUGH IT MAY BE UNCOMFORTABLE, PAINFUL, OR EVEN TERRIFYING; IS ALSO THE MOST POWERFUL TOOL FOR LIBERATION. FOR QUEER PEOPLE, MANY OF WHOM HAVE SPENT LIFETIMES HIDING IN THE SHADOWS, EMBRACING THE TRUTH IS NOT JUST A MATTER OF PERSONAL INTEGRITY, IT IS A REVOLUTIONARY ACT OF HEALING.

The Lies We Inherit

From the moment we are born, we are handed stories; about ourselves, about the world, about who we are supposed to be. Many of these stories are rooted in fear, control, and repression. For queer individuals, these stories often tell us that we must hide, that our love is unnatural, that our identities are burdens rather than blessings.

Society teaches us to perform, to conform, to erase parts of ourselves for the sake of belonging. These distortions of truth create deep wounds, festering beneath the surface of our consciousness. We may internalise shame, repress our desires, or become disconnected from our own bodies. But the body does not forget. The spirit does not forget. And somewhere within us, we always know when we are living a lie.

The Weight of Silence

Silence is often seen as the safest choice. It keeps us from confrontation, protects us from rejection, and allows us to move through the world unnoticed. But silence is also a prison. It is the slow suffocation of the soul, the dull ache of an unlived life.The repression of truth manifests as anxiety, depression, and disconnection. We cannot expect to find peace while still hiding from ourselves.

The Courage to Speak

There is a moment in every queer person’s journey when they must decide whether to live in fear or to step into the light of their own truth. This moment is not just about coming out, it is about coming home to oneself. It is about choosing authenticity over acceptance, selfrespect over societal approval, and freedom over fear.

Telling the truth, whether it is about our sexuality, our gender identity, our past traumas, or our deepest longings, is an act of radical self-love. It is a statement that we are worthy of being seen and heard exactly as we are. And when we speak our truth, something miraculous happens: the weight lifts, the body exhales, and the healing begins.

The Healing Power of Truth

Please note, this column is the opinion of the columinst and not that of GNI or Romeo & Julian Publiccations Ltd.

Truth is medicine. It purifies, it clears away illusion, and it creates space for real transformation. When we stop lying to ourselves and others, we stop resisting life. We begin to align with our deepest essence, and in doing so, we open the door to inner peace.

This process is not always easy. Speaking the truth can bring temporary discomfort. It may cost us relationships, security, or certainty. But what it gives us in return is far greater: the ability to live a life that is fully ours. No more masks. No more pretending. Just the sheer relief of being real.

And this healing extends beyond the individual. Truth has a ripple effect. When one person stands in their authenticity, they give permission for others to do the same. Queer visibility, queer joy, queer love; all of these are contagious acts of rebellion against a culture that has long tried to erase us. When we choose to live openly, we help dismantle the very structures that have sought to keep us silent.

Truth as a Path to Inner Peace and Light

Inner peace is not something that is given to us; it is something we cultivate by aligning our lives with truth. The more we resist truth, the more we suffer. The more we embrace it, the more we find a sense of ease, of lightness, of deep-rooted calm. It begins with small acts of honesty; acknowledging what you truly want, expressing your emotions, setting boundaries, rejecting narratives that do not serve you.

To live in truth is to live in the light. It is to trust that the universe supports authenticity, that there is nothing wrong with who you are, and that your existence is not something that needs to be justified or explained. As queer people, we have always been truth-tellers, disruptors, and visionaries. We have always been the ones who challenge oppressive norms. Our liberation is tied to our willingness to stand in truth, no matter how uncomfortable or dangerous it may seem.

So let us tell the truth. Let us embody it in the way we love, express ourselves, and how we move through the world. Because in truth, we find freedom. In truth, we find healing. And in truth, we find the deep, unwavering peace that comes from knowing we are exactly who we were always meant to be.

Integrating Truth Through Somatic Healing

One of the most profound ways to embody truth is through somatic practices. Our bodies hold the imprints of past experiences, including the suppression of truth. Through somatic exploration we can gently guide the body back to a state of safety and openness. My somatic work helps individuals integrate their truth not just mentally, but physically. By working with the nervous system, releasing stored trauma, and cultivating a deeper connection to the body, we create space for authenticity to emerge naturally. When we align our bodies with our inner truth, we experience a profound sense of freedom, healing, and inner peace.