June 25th, 2015 will go down in history as the day that all love became legally equal in the United States.

When the Supreme Court decision was announced there were celebrations in the streets, spontaneous proposals and tears of joy all around. It was a day that marked huge progress in the LGBTQ community but unfortunately did not mark the end of their struggle.

The entirety of June is known as Pride month. It is a time when the LGBTQ community and their allies can come together and celebrate all love collectively. Across the country, there are huge parades and parties that are meant to be safe spaces where all people can come together and be themselves without fear of judgment or criticism. I myself have been to a few of these celebrations, and they are beautiful.

People can only talk from their experience. They can try to relate to others and attempt to see things from their perspective, but they won't truly know anyone else’s struggles but their own. So when I speak about Pride and the struggle that the LGBTQ community faces, I can only do so from what I've experienced through my friends and family who are part of the community.

With that being said, my friends and family who are a part of the LGBTQ community are some of the best people I have ever met. Their struggle to come to terms with their sexuality and then have to tell the rest of the people in their lives has given them certain life experience that I don't think I will ever have. It has crafted them into strong, independent people who are unapologetic about who they are.

They are inspiring.

If you happen to be reading this and have not yet come to terms with your own sexuality or have not shared it with your loved ones: don't worry. It will happen when you're ready, and there is no rush.

This month, take the time to celebrate them, their struggles and their love.

Also, take the time to acknowledge the fact that their struggle is all of ours. It's important to create an environment where everyone feels accepted no matter their sexuality, race or gender and LGBTQ allies can help foster that.

While huge improvements have been made we have such a long way to go. The tragic Orlando shooting that took place was a rude awakening for everyone. Same-sex marriage has been legalized in this country, but that does not mean that people still don't discriminate and that was a prime example of that.

On a global level, there is much progress that needs to be made, as well. For example, Ben and Jerry's is currently not allowing same scoop purchases until same-sex marriage is legalized. While that may seem like a small act, it will hopefully have big and positive outcomes.

Once June ends, Pride month will be over; but that doesn't mean the fight for equality is over, too. Once it becomes July 1st don't stop working towards a better world.

Love is love.

And the sooner we can all learn to accept that, the more lovely life will be.