“You are not afraid of the dark, you are afraid of the unknown.” This may be true in most cases where we are afraid, but what if you DO know what’s in that darkness, what monster lies in wait? And that monster’s name is rejection, contempt, and disgust… I came out once. I was proud [...]
I am overjoyed with the results of Tuesday’s election. It amazes me that finally, an African American has done what no other could do: become President of the United States. It proves that anyone really can become President if he/she sets his/her mind to it. It proves that we, as a nation, are moving away [...]
Through the victory of President-Elect Obama, a great step has been made toward the dream of equality. I am proud to say that I voted for him and truly believe he will be a great president. That said, the dream of equality also took some serious hits. Voters in Arizona (my home state), Florida and [...]
Yesterday I attended my very first Pride. I was initially very nervous about going because I hate being around drunk people and I generally try to stay away from large crowds. As a younger child, I was very anxious; it hasn’t completely gone away yet. From now on, if anyone asks me what lesbians are [...]
I’ve actually had a couple of people ask me this question recently. At first it seems almost impossible to respond to. Hmmm, what’s it feel like to have blue eyes? Or curly hair? Or to be a heterosexual for that matter? It’s like, normal! I am totally at ease in my skin as a lesbian. [...]
