Fantastic Matthew, I adore Camp theatricality (& I'm so glad you've had that joy in your life to keep you going). The whole culture is just celebratory and has allowed the ridged boundaries of society to blur and fray just enough that we've experienced it softening in vast pockets. I loved the theme for the Met Gala a few years back was Csmp, and that young stars like Harry Styles really embraces it.
Great essay though, wonderful that you share all this with us all. Thank you.