Be Heard

I chose to volunteer and pose for NOH 8 because I want to show people how, even though it is difficult, I am  PROUD of who I am. People should not be ashamed to live their life, in whatever manner they choose to live their life, and be themselves.  Coming from an immigrant family that is opposed to anything but heteronormative , I know how hard it is

"I am strong ! I am powerful ! I am proud of my queerness !" These are the thoughts that raced through my head as photographer Adam Bouska snapped away. Here I was, finally being photographed for the NOH 8 Campaign . To pose was a declaration of strength, love and living out loud. It was about reaching a goal that at times I thought I'd never reach. Living in the closet,

As children, we aren't programmed to discriminate - to judge or to hate anyone. Innocence overrules the society-built prejudices that are embedded in our young, impressionable and easily formed minds. I was once that innocent child.with a baby brother that was my best friend. As we grew older, I always had an inclination that he was gay. Selfishly, I needed

I posed for my daughter. So many parents don't even support their gay children. I try to help parents all the time show support. My daughter was so proud of her Mom to do this. I'll march, educate, campaign and do whatever it takes for her.  It's hard enough to be gay in this society let alone the government trying to control it. My daughter has been with her partner

I grew up in a small town where there was no room for individuality . Everyone was from a farming family, everyone attended church on Sundays, and everyone had the same belief about the homosexual community: "It's just not right." After developing into a young adult, I began to realize that I was "just not right."   For years, I fought with myself about these feelings