Yesterday - 50 years of decriminalised homosexuality. Today - My birthday. Tomorrow - 6 months and 24 days of being married to my beautiful husband, James. I can't express my gratitude enough to those who sacrificed everything, to give us the freedom we enjoy. As a 19 year old, I was told to shut up about my sexuality. If I wanted a career, I had to be something else. Silent. It ruined me. No one was held accountable for the years of depression and self abuse that followed. It got to the point where I felt like I couldn't speak out anymore because my time in the spotlight had passed and I assumed no one would care. It was a turbulent time but I took solace in my family and in theatre. Without the crazy, beautiful, supportive and talented people I worked with, lived with and performed for, I could never have found myself. After years of self doubt I finally feel free to say what I need to. Free to let go of the past, free to love myself. But most importantly, free to love. Thank you x #loveislove #equalrights #marriage #love #gay #instagay #theatre #gaybritannia #pride #gaymarriage