Pride in London.

It's been a while, and for that I'm sorry. The truth is that sometimes life gets in the way. It's not good, nor bad, but just is. And so I haven't been doing nothing – quite the opposite.

Every July, London celebrates it's LGTB+ community by hosing the most fabulous party in Central London. This year it's on 7 July and you should definitely come down to be a part of it.

But what so many people don't know is that Pride in London is volunteer-led. It means that people with far greater talent than me collaborate to put on the parade and four stages. Over 100 core volunteers make Pride in London happen.

It's phenomenal – to have a family of activists working together on a positive project to help promote LGBT+ equality not only in London, but throughout the UK and around the world. London has become a beacon of hope for some many in our community.

So our lives are put on hold. We continue to do our day jobs, but it seems like every other moment is taken up by responding to emails, having meetings and planning for the best day in the Capital's calendar.

Last week, I sent a small tweet on my personal account. It read; "It’s not a criticism in the slightest, but I feel as if I have no creative energy left at the moment due to getting everything prepared for Pride..."

Almost instantly one of the co-chairs replied that they are so grateful, but in truth it's the other way around. I am the most grateful. Never have I felt more valued than when I'm working with Pride in London.

Yesterday, Pride in London announced the theme for this year's celebration; Pride Matters.

It goes to the root of understanding why people from across the LGBT+ community come together in July to celebrate the movement from the Stonewall Riots to where we are now. For some in our community, Pride is a celebration of how far we've come, but for so many Pride in London represents a continued struggle to gain the rights and acceptance they deserve.

Within the LGBT+ community, and within wider society, there is still work to be done. The rise in homophobia needs to be tackled. The inequality of Northern Ireland not allowing equal marriage. The dark shadow Britain has left over the Commonwealth with anti-LGBT+ laws.

So there is a reason for my radio silence, and it isn't because there aren't many more stories to tell, but instead because sometimes you have to work on things which are much bigger than your own 'self'.

And unusually for my posts, there is a call to action. Firstly, I want you to join me in sharing why Pride Matters to you on social media (#PrideMatters). But I also want you to join me in volunteering for Pride in London – without our volunteers, we simply cannot exist. You can find out more about getting involved by clicking below.