JoJo Siwa Shares AMAZING, MUST-READ Message On First Anniversary Of Coming Out!

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It has officially been one year since JoJo Siwa came out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, and she’s feeling SO proud of herself!

On Sunday, the Nickelodeon star took a moment to reflect on the crazy year she’s had since opening up about her sexuality by reposting the photo she used to first confirm the news last year — which saw her pose in a t-shirt that read “Best.

Gay. Cousin. Ever.” (inset, above). On Instagram, she reflected: Awww! Related: JoJo Siwa Nearly Knocked Out By NBA Star While Sitting Courtside — Watch! The 18-year-old, whose millions of followers tend to be on the younger side, also addressed the backlash among the more conservative members of her fanbase — and explained why her job as a role model made it crucial that she be her authentic self: The Dancing With The Stars runner-up concluded with a powerful message for everyone, insisting: So sweet! Related: Hilary Duff Reacts To Theory That Cadet Kelly Is A Low Key Queer Love Story Take a look at JoJo’s full post, including a highlight reel of last year (below).

As Perezcious readers know, Siwa came out amid a relationship with Kylie Prew. The two broke up in October, but have remained friendly.