Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Surprise from brother
Got a text message from my brother tonight. He said 'No matter I love you even though I don't agree with it'. Ok, I have to say that I was shocked by this. I don't think either one of us has ever said that to each other. I guess that is why I feel better that maybe one day he will accept that I am gay and be ok with it. Stayed tuned.
The Great Nationwide Kiss-In
This video was part of The Great Nationwide Kiss-In (a campaign organized by David Badash, David Mailloux and Willow Witte) has gone viral, spreading to more than 25 cities and more than 1,200 members on Facebook. The campaign is simple: in response to a recent wave of incidents where police or law enforcement officers harassed or arrested LGBT people for kissing, folks are coming together across the country with their loved ones, friends, etc., to show that kissing is not illegal. Rather, it's an expression of love and affection that never merits criminalization.
The group has launched a video today that shows just how powerful a simple kiss can be. Straight, gay, black, white, young, old...it doesn't matter. The Great Nationwide Kiss-In group's Facebook page can be found here.
The group has launched a video today that shows just how powerful a simple kiss can be. Straight, gay, black, white, young, old...it doesn't matter. The Great Nationwide Kiss-In group's Facebook page can be found here.
Brother's response
Monday September 14, 2009 @ 8:10 PM
Got a call from my brother as i was leaving the QL. He informed me that he heard something about me. I said, really! And what exactly is that? Lawrd, i knew this was coming, but still wasn't ready for it. He asked me why. Why i would choose to be 'GAY'. I said, first of all it's not a choice! And second, why would somebody choose to be gay! He was acting all holier than though, like he is this big christian or something. I am so tired of the southern Baptist/Methiodist beliefs. He asked when I chose to be gay. LOL!!! That's so freaking funny!!! Like I just decided one day. He thinks that friends talked me into it. I said, I was gay long before I hung out with any gay people. I mean, I've known since early childhood that I had an attraction to the same sex, didn't really accept it until adulthood. He informed me not to tell mamma and daddy. It would kill em. I mean, why the fuck you think I haven't told them yet!!!! But, I do think it's something they should know. I would hate for them to find out from someone else. He told me not to be mad with the sis-in-law, which at the time, I said I wasn't. But the more I have thought about and talked with my boyfriend, I have become more angry with her for not letting me decide when the right time was to tell him. Now I just have to decide when the right time is to tell the parents. I am so lucky to have someone to talk to and be with and support me. Thanks Aaron, I love you!
Got a call from my brother as i was leaving the QL. He informed me that he heard something about me. I said, really! And what exactly is that? Lawrd, i knew this was coming, but still wasn't ready for it. He asked me why. Why i would choose to be 'GAY'. I said, first of all it's not a choice! And second, why would somebody choose to be gay! He was acting all holier than though, like he is this big christian or something. I am so tired of the southern Baptist/Methiodist beliefs. He asked when I chose to be gay. LOL!!! That's so freaking funny!!! Like I just decided one day. He thinks that friends talked me into it. I said, I was gay long before I hung out with any gay people. I mean, I've known since early childhood that I had an attraction to the same sex, didn't really accept it until adulthood. He informed me not to tell mamma and daddy. It would kill em. I mean, why the fuck you think I haven't told them yet!!!! But, I do think it's something they should know. I would hate for them to find out from someone else. He told me not to be mad with the sis-in-law, which at the time, I said I wasn't. But the more I have thought about and talked with my boyfriend, I have become more angry with her for not letting me decide when the right time was to tell him. Now I just have to decide when the right time is to tell the parents. I am so lucky to have someone to talk to and be with and support me. Thanks Aaron, I love you!
Monday, September 14, 2009
Heyyyyyyyy!!!!!
Came out to three more people today at work. Went well, got an unexpected response from the guy. Kinda expected him to be all homophobic, but he was fine with it. feels good to open with friends.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Family 'Outing'
Friday September 11, 2009 @ 8:12 PM
Ok, where do I start. I have been inspired to start blogging again because of a recent coming out of sorts with a family member. I have struggled with the whole coming out to the family for years now, but I have recently become apathetic to other peoples reactions or beliefs.
My sister-in-law was looking at recent photos posted to Facebook noticed my profile pic. She says it was the profile pic, but I think it was the pic of me licking my boyfriend in the face. She questioned me regarding my profile pic, which is me and my boyfriend, and asked me "who the guy was in my profile pic", then immediately said "take that back, maybe i don't want to know" which i promptly replied, "you probably don't".
A few minuted later she said, "so when are you going to tell you family before someone else who may have a FB account does? I've been holding back tears for an hour." I said "What are the tears for? That's what I've been fighting for years." She responded, "You know my opinion and I'm sorry I can't support you on this. I love you and have always felt close to you but now- I don't know what to say."
My resonse was, "And that's why I have never said anything. Y'all don't understand, and unfortunately, probably never will! I am the same person I have always been! Just so you know, I did not choose this, God made me this way! I LOVE you, despite how u feel and always will!" Which she responded by saying, "Keep reassuring yourself of that. You know I don't believe God made u that way. That is why I'm having such a hard time."
I asked, "Did u choose to be who u r?" She said that, "I am not going to debate with u on the issue b/c we will never agree. I just want to know if you are ever going to tell your parents and your brother."
I just can't believe how close-minded she is. Typical Southern Bapist behavior. Not sure what to do at this point. I think she will definitely tell my brother.
Ok, where do I start. I have been inspired to start blogging again because of a recent coming out of sorts with a family member. I have struggled with the whole coming out to the family for years now, but I have recently become apathetic to other peoples reactions or beliefs.
My sister-in-law was looking at recent photos posted to Facebook noticed my profile pic. She says it was the profile pic, but I think it was the pic of me licking my boyfriend in the face. She questioned me regarding my profile pic, which is me and my boyfriend, and asked me "who the guy was in my profile pic", then immediately said "take that back, maybe i don't want to know" which i promptly replied, "you probably don't".
A few minuted later she said, "so when are you going to tell you family before someone else who may have a FB account does? I've been holding back tears for an hour." I said "What are the tears for? That's what I've been fighting for years." She responded, "You know my opinion and I'm sorry I can't support you on this. I love you and have always felt close to you but now- I don't know what to say."
My resonse was, "And that's why I have never said anything. Y'all don't understand, and unfortunately, probably never will! I am the same person I have always been! Just so you know, I did not choose this, God made me this way! I LOVE you, despite how u feel and always will!" Which she responded by saying, "Keep reassuring yourself of that. You know I don't believe God made u that way. That is why I'm having such a hard time."
I asked, "Did u choose to be who u r?" She said that, "I am not going to debate with u on the issue b/c we will never agree. I just want to know if you are ever going to tell your parents and your brother."
I just can't believe how close-minded she is. Typical Southern Bapist behavior. Not sure what to do at this point. I think she will definitely tell my brother.
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