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Try To Be A Rainbow In Someone's Cloud
- 7 nov 2025
- 4 Min. de lectura
Maya Angelou treasured her Hawaii ties, which included its friendly (aloha) nature and uplifting display of rainbows. The University of Hawaii even honoured her with a Board of Regents Medal of Distinction. Just like I did, she loved Hawaii’s embracing and accepting culture, which also has an established Buddhist community.
I practice Buddhism, but I was raised catholic; going to church and following the teachings in the bible are a big deal in my culture, but it had been passed on to me; nobody had asked me what I wanted (like in every other religion). After all, when Christopher Columbus arrived in Central America, he enforced Christianity on our native central american indians or Maya population. They claimed it was a way of creating a “civilised” culture, but that is probably the first idea I rejected about our history and its relationship with the church. Eventually, I found that being catholic implied being unaccepting of others who were ‘sinners’, including the LGBTQIA+ community, and the concept felt unkind to me from the start. Don’t get me wrong, I know some people in the church who are good to the community, but I still prefer to practice Buddhism and focus on being compassionate to all.
As I got older, I just wanted everybody else to be happy, and that meant no judgment. I am so grateful I switched my beliefs since I was blessed with two kids from the LGBTQIA+ community. I have a whole pride flag at home! You see, it is one thing to let them be, and an entirely different thing to embrace them. I can’t bear the thought of looking down on anybody; we are all humans, and that is all that should matter.
Of course, not everybody is kind, respectful and compassionate towards them, and that is how we ended up in Spain in such a rush. Sadly, the new administration in the USA is more focused on erasing their community than on serving the people and respecting the Constitution. Before moving to Spain, I would wonder every day if my son ended up at a police station due to an attack on his life, if they would protect his rights, or if he would be ignored and punished for being who he is. That is a very disheartening thought for any supporting parent.
I had been researching for a while about how Spain treats the LGBTQIA+ community, and it is so reassuring. Now that we live here, I can say that the grand majority has no problem with the gays, transgender, non-binary, etc., which is interesting because they brought Christianity to us in the first place. Maybe the catholic church has evolved, but most importantly, I don’t fear for my kids’ everyday safety, and that is marvellous. Spain is quite possibly one of the most popular and famous places for LGBTQI+ people to live, and here is why:
The country has self-ID laws and anti-discrimination policies.
It has also become a popular destination for private surgery services for transgender people from other countries.
In late 2022, the Spanish Congress of Deputies passed a “trans law” that, among other provisions, allows minors aged 16 and above to self-determine their gender. Those aged 14 and 15 can change sex on documents against the will of their parents if they win a legal case, with the support of a legal defender provided by the authorities. Children aged 12 and 13 can do the same change if a judge permits it.
Medical transition is also easily accessible through the universal healthcare services.
The law also bans conversion therapies even when the person has asked for them, with anyone continuing the practices facing large fines. On January 28th, 2026, the Council of Europe successfully voted to ban so-called ‘conversion therapy’ despite anti-trans lobbying calling for a ban to be reconsidered.
The human rights body, which is separate from the European Union, voted to pass a resolution brought by labour MP Kate Osborne calling for the abusive practices to be prohibited across its 26 member states.
Same-sex marriage and adoption are legal, too! Yay!
Same sex marriage must be recognised across the EU if you get married in any EU country.
Spain will open its first public residence for elderly members of the LGBTQIA+ community around the end of 2025. The foundation 26 de Diciembre will be the one leading the project, and it will be open to all, including the LGBTQIA+ community.
I want the Valencian community to know we are a business that supports the LGBTQI+ community, but I especially want refugees to know that we love you, and we would be thrilled to help you as much as any other individual. This company is a safe space, and we want you to feel validated and respected, too. If you are running for your life and need to get out of your country fast, please send us a message through our contact form instead of booking an appointment. We are willing to share our experience and to share what we know that could help you. If you are already part of this precious community, let’s work together to save the bees!
Don’t worry, we have your backs. Let’s celebrate your infinite beauty and have brunch with Spanish mimosas made with Cava (Spanish champagne) and Valencian orange juice!
