Rachel Griffin, a preschool teacher turned social media star, is hitting back against those who boycotted her after she posted a Pride Month message on Instagram.
In the post, which was shared on Saturday, she wished everyone in the LGBTQ+ community a happy Pride.
In her post, she expressed her gratitude for all that she has been able to achieve and thanked her fans for their support.
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She also told her followers that they should stop referring to her as a “fame” or “views.”
She stated that she was not chasing fame and was simply focused on being a teacher.
The post has since gone viral, with conservative supporters labeling the video inappropriate for kids and spewing hateful opinions about the LGBTQ community.
One person stated that their kids don’t understand what Pride is.
One person stated that they would stop turning on her due to her controversial post.
Other fans praised her for supporting her and even thanked her for showing her love for her fans.
One of her fans even thanked her for showing her support for their family.
One of her fans stated that they were a family with twin daughters who absolutely loved her.
Due to the criticism that she received, she released a video addressing her fans on Monday.
In her post, she stated that her faith is very important to her and that she follows a Christian belief that says “love every neighbor.”