A Rant About My Homophobic Family

[bleedingangel84]

Well, if I had any hope left of ever being honest with my family about my orientation, that has now officially died a swift and very painful death.

My grandmother was talking about the demonstrations that have been on the news in support of gay marriage and called it "revolting" and "disgusting".

She said that people were not meant to live that way.

I couldn't keep my mouth shut at that.

I spoke up.

I said that as long as they weren't hurting anyone else, it doesn't matter how people choose to live their lives, and to live and let live.

And then, I got out of there as fast as I could, before I let fly something I shouldn't.

I don't know if she knows why I disagree with her opinions, but she knows I disagree.

This is kind of scary and painful, but I'm proud of myself for saying something, even if it wasn't what I wanted to say.

It hurts to realize my grandmother, who is the person I'm closet to in the world, is so closed-minded.

But as much as it hurts, it also makes me mad.

People should be free to live and love the way they want to, regardless of gender.

Being gay, bisexual, lesbian , transgendered, polyamorous, pansexual or whatever you are should not in any way negate the human right to love and be loved in return.

Heterosexual people should not be the only ones with the right to love openly and without censure.

We are people. Everyone is different, but that doesn't mean one gender, race, or orientation is any better or worse. We are all human beings. We deserve the same rights.

Love is beautiful, no matter the form, and it should be protected and cherished, regardless of the gender of the party or parties involved.

And that's my opinion. My homophobic family is entitled to theirs, but may I say, they can bite me.

Comments

[enchanted-jae.livejournal.com]

Hear, hear!

[bleedingangel84.livejournal.com]

Thank you!