Your Stories
Fighting for Olivia
“Simple compassion dictates our children should have the same rights and protections as every other child.”
Enduring Love
As I look back on my life, I can’t remember a time that Betty wasn’t part of it. Ours is a story of love for each other, our family and humanity. While the government continues to deny us equal rights, it in no way diminishes the love we share.
Single and Pregnant
“And I sit here now in wonder at this tiny being inside who is currently kicking away happily. Each kick is a reminder of, "Look! I'm here!"”
Shouldn't Marriage Depend on Love?
“There are countless smaller things that we have endured because we are not legally married, but it would take pages upon pages to list all those. In the end, shouldn’t marriage be limited only by love, not the government?”
A Life, a Love, a Family
“Yet I cannot put her name on any documents concerning his care. My partner has a wonderful job, but she cannot offer benefits to the rest of our family because our family is not legally recognized.”
You Can Never Be Sure
“Despite the fact that my partner spends more time with him than anyone else but me, the school system and other services don't recognize her.”