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For Our Nieces and Nephews, by Christina & Michelle

Friday, October 12th, 2012
We have made a personal decision to not have our own children in this lifetime and have realized that while we may not ever be parents ourselves and be able to guide a child's journey as parents, our stronger and more important role is to help guide the journeys of our own nieces and nephews and the young children around us in our lives. We have realized that the responsibility
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Gay and Christian, by Maurecia

Friday, October 12th, 2012
My name is Maurecia and I grew up in a loving and accepting family. I have many family members that are gay so homosexuality never really affected me much. I was taught to love people for who they are as an entire person. I began to wonder about my sexuality when I was 17 but never verbalized it to anyone because I just wasn't sure. When I was 19 I received a full athletic
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Proud, by Ryan W.

Friday, October 12th, 2012
The story of me going to the Anaheim event is one that I would like to share. Working for a world known company like Starbucks we are encouraged to give back to our local community, and we are open about supporting marriage equality. When I found out that there was a NOH8 event in SoCal I had to jump on the chance to rally up all of the other managers, and our partners to
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Saving Lives, by Spencer M.

Friday, September 14th, 2012
I grew up outside of Sacramento , in a town called Granite Bay . Like most, I always knew I was attracted to the same sex from a really young age. I didn't know what it all meant, but I knew that I was different. I grew up in a strongly religious family , where I went to church three times a week. When I was about 12 years old, I went on vacation with my family to San Francisco.
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No One Should Be Silenced, by Sandi

Thursday, September 13th, 2012
My name is Sandi and I posed for the NOH 8 Campaign because I know what it is like to feel as if the world around you silences you . Back in High School I knew that I was attracted to women, but because of my family's beliefs and the community in which I grew up, I held that truth until I couldn't take it anymore. I didn't come out until I was 35 years old and had already been
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