What is my legacy vision? A sense of justice.

From an early age, I carried a deep care to the suffering of the world and the people in it. In many ways, it was a blessing. My vision of justice gave me something larger than myself to believe in and fight for. It became a guiding force that shaped my life. That drive led me to become an activist at a young age. It gave me the courage not only to come out as a gay man at fifteen, but also to become a visible advocate for others. My commitment to justice has influenced my happiness, my relationships, and the skills I have developed throughout my life. It freed me from the constraints of religion and oppression and, most importantly, gave me a passion for living. Even when life grew difficult and poverty struck, I never lost sight of who I was or what I felt called to do. Curiosity and conviction pushed me beyond the boundaries of my homeland and inspired me to seek new horizons in the United States. It has been both a privilege and a blessing, but also a curse. The same sense of justice that brought me purpose and fulfillment often demanded great sacrifices. From an early age, I gave up time, relationships, and professional opportunities in service of causes that deeply moved me. I held myself to standards higher than those of anyone around me. In Italy, I was more than an activist. I became a national leader, often forced to conceal parts of my life to remain safe. I came to the United States seeking a temporary respite, yet within a few years I had recreated many of the same conditions that had driven me to leave. I was once undocumented, later founded an LGBTQ+ center in a place where such a vision seemed impossible and continued to believe deeply in the power of social movements and transformative change. Today, I am grounded in the understanding that this is who I am. This commitment to justice is not merely something I do; it is the essence of how I move through the world. It has shaped every chapter of my life, and I know that when my final day comes, I will still be walking this same path.