well I survived unscathed

talked to... less people than usual. which is to say less people cared to talk to me

but there were hugs

the eldest‘s prayer talked diversity, mentioned gender diversity, and I felt a smile on my face

all in all, what I expected: some will be glad and supportive, and the others won’t but are polite enough to not say it to your face

that’s how our family has always been. 🙃