Ellen Kahn is interviewing the author of Families Like Mine. The author Abigail Garner had a father that was gay and Ellen is a lesbian with children. I have read the book and found it to be very inspirational and is a great read. The book says it all. Listen to the interview and hear what the author has to say to you about children of gay parents. It tells a story about how children handle their parents being gay and what can happen as they grow up. The author has some words that everyone should hear. Please listen and feel free to comment what you think about this interview.
Rich and David Speakman talk about their marriage. They were the first couple in Santa Clara County to marry after the Supreme Court in California lifted the ban on same sex marriages back in May 2008. They have a good relationship and have a long lasting love that will not be given away without a fight for their right to be married and stay married. Many couples are still wondering what will be the outcome of the court when ruling if the vote on Prop 8 was unconstitutional or not. Why would anyone want to take away the love two people feel for each other because some think it is wrong.
Two mothers when to school to pick up their child and were attacked outside the school by someone that hates gays. This took place in public in front of witnesses and children. Is there no common sense in some people? This shocking news has some people wondering if it is really safe anywhere if you are gay. Here this incredible story and see the pictures of the blood on these woman that children had to see. What is the world coming to when you do hateful things in front of kids? People need to wise up and stop this hatred now.
Instead of having anti-gay and Prop 8 supporter, Rick Warren give the Benediction at the Inauguration in 2009, Obama has asked Reverend Joseph Lowery give the Benediction. Lowery is a gay friendly reverend and is the complete opposite of Warren. Many people gay and straight are happy to hear this news. It means that Obama is listening to what the people have to say as of right now.
There should be a gay friendly person participating in the inauguration. It should not be done by someone that supports discrimination against someone because of his or her sexual preference. In my mind, this would be a step backwards for Obama and the government after taking a step forward with the election of an African American President.
Today is Christmas and everyone is celebrating with family and friends. There are some that have already celebrated Christmas, but they are still joyous today. Christmas is a time to forget all the worries and enjoy the day. For those of you who do not have a white Christmas, you can have all of mine. I am not a fan of snow even though I have had it every year of my life.
I heard a rumor that Santa Claus even got stuck a few times in this deep snow, but the reindeer got him out and on his way. I guess even Santa has to follow a time schedule in order to get all those presents delivered.
Merry Christmas to everyone on this joyous Christmas Day.
Many gay and lesbians are returning home for the holidays. For most, this will be a joyous time and for some it will be a time of more rejection. For the most part, families accept their children for who they are, but some parents cannot accept their children for who they are or how they live. It becomes more apparent when families get together for the holidays.
It is always a sad time for those who are not accepted by their own families. It is bad enough that people that do not even know them look down on them, but to have a family do this can cause emotional upset. Families need to remember that Christmas is a time for sharing and loving. It is not a time for judging someone because of how live.
Accept your children and other family members no matter what. Share fun times, see how true that person is, and accept them. Learn something from them and you will see them for who they are and not what you think they should be. Do not try to change them. It will not work. The only thing you will do is push them farther away.
You may have told your family you are gay and they either accept you or they do not. However, telling your friends is something else you want to do. In today’s world, being gay is not unusual and most friends will accept you. If a person is a true friend, they will not turn away from you, but they will accept you for who you are. This is not true for everyone, but most people today, do not even care who you like or do not like.
Friends that are true will not have any different feelings about you. They will just be a friend as they always have been. Being gay does not mean you will only have gay friends. Most gay people have just as many if not more straight friends as they do gay friends. Just be yourself and you will have a full life with friends and family.
You cannot live your life for your family or your friends. You have to be you and be happy. This is the most important thing in life, not anything else.
