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Being raised in a relatively strict Filipino, Catholic family amongst the first generation, there was much expected of me. Especially being one of the elder grandchildren and cousins, I was supposed to set an example for my “ adings ” (younger relative) because I was their “ manang ” (older relative). I did not take this responsibility lightly and I

I have always been one of those people that never wanted to get married. Honestly, I never even thought I wanted anything more long-term than six months. A perpetual singleton, I couldn't understand why people were even bothering to try and legalize marriage. Who needed it? That was my story … … until I met Phil . I have never wanted anything more than to make

I am a mother of 5 . I drove my kids so I can have a dialog with them about why it is so important to be ALL inclusive. I have loved ones that have various sexual orientations and this is one way I can contribute to help give them a more loving accepting world. I pray that my love for them radiates how much I love them. Also, since my kids are biracial and some are autistic,

It was shocking how quickly our lives fell apart after coming out later in life. There was a stark contrast between being married to men and having heterosexual privilege and being identified as lesbians. We worked together professionally for many years and were well-respected in our community until we became a couple. The message of hate and homophobia was

The U.S. Supreme Court announced today that they will be hearing an appeal to the February 9th, 2012 US District Circuit Court of Appeals decision that upheld Judge Vaughn Walker's ruling on Prop 8, which declared the proposition unconstitutional. In light of the Supreme Court's decision to hear that appeal, the rights of California's same-sex couples remain