I wanted to share this story with all my readers. It says a lot of what I know but have not
been able to put into words!! Click on link to read!!!
Sally Ride American Hero: This is what a lesbian looks like
I didn’t come out quietly like Sally Ride (I was pushed) , nor have I achieved any of the things she
has but I am a normal human being, raising kids, going to work, putting my
pants on one leg at a time. I wish that
the few did not give the many a bad reputation but that happens in every
sub-culture.
I know the minute I was pushed “out” I became a monster, and
if not a monster a sinner needing saved. Like somehow the life I had before was a lie. We are the same people before and after the
label. How can a word change how we are viewed?
Here is another article in which Mitt Romney is quoted as
praising Sally Ride for her achievements and calls her inspiring.
What Mr. Romney says about her after he reads her obituary
and finds out she is the epitome of what he is waging war against is yet to be
seen. (by me at least)
I guess all I am trying to say is this. It is sad that so many, like Sally Ride, have
to live their lives not able to share many personal successes, like a 27 year
relationship, because it might ruin their career, alienate friends and family, or
bring on the many other societal consequences of being in a same sex marriage. Not being able to have a “real” relationship
with the one you love because you are living in fear is a detriment to society
and self in the end.
I have to say that I respect Sally for living her life as
she did and achieving the goals that were important to her despite the odds
against her. However, you can be sure she suffered some because of it. She is an American Hero in many ways!
