Your Stories
Proud of Her Two Moms
“I'm lucky to have my moms. And to know that they are denied marriage certificate with their names on it gives me something to fight for.”
Denied Marriage and Uninsured
“My partner and I have been together for two years. She has a job with great benefits, including family health coverage. But it doesn’t cover me or my young daughter, who lives with us.”
Marriage and Healthcare for Children
“The good news is that my son has been in remission for four years now. But life during this time would have been a lot better had we been able to get married.”
That's My Friend and He Has Two Moms
“I am not gay, but I fight for my gay friends because it’s the right thing to teach our children — love, and not hate.”
Putting a Face to the Issue
“Our children came to us through the foster care system. Although we love them completely and have repeatedly proven our commitment to them, this does make us exceptional. It means that our family is one made by choice and kept together by hard work and stubbornness.”
We Are a Family
“We are a family and we love one another, no matter what happens.”