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My name is Rachel Myli. Growing up in a small town in Iowa, I was grateful and still am, to have the love and support of my family and my friends. As I got older, I realized who will stay for you, who will love you no matter what, and how much they're willing to sacrifice. My story starts not in Cresco were I grew up, but in Seoul, South Korea . I was only a couple of weeks old

I was raised in a middle class hardworking family in small town Iowa. I grew up attending a conservative church. My husband's and my exposure to gay culture was nil up until three years ago when our youngest son told us he was gay . We were shocked beyond belief. Everything we had been taught about relationships through family, church, and society indicated to us

My name is Megan Besler , and this is my story. Ever since I was very young, I have wanted to be a singer. It's always been a life-long dream of mine. But growing up wasn't easy for me. I had a rough past dealing with family issues, personal issues, etc. I grew up being made fun of because I was too skinny, wasn't pretty enough, wasn't anywhere near talented enough to be

It is my aim to see an end to discrimination and bullying, both overt and subversive, based on sexual orientation in my lifetime . I’m pretty sure I’ve made this clear to anyone who will listen, but what I don’t think I have made clear is why I care so much. I started collecting gays before I even knew that I knew gay people. I have pictures from a junior high dance

It only takes one voice to start a movement. Knowing that I became part of this amazing organization to show that NOH 8 is possible, I feel honored. Growing up in a town where being "different" wasn't discussed, it was difficult to be myself. I knew in my heart I wasn't living how I saw happiness and was looking for a way out. I joined the military in a time where it would