What zip code are you in?
53202

Relationship:
Partners, 4 years

I have been involved in the Gay community since I went to college in Madison over a decade ago. When I moved to Milwaukee, I got involved with various organizations here. But it wasn't until the launch of Gayneighbor.org in 2008 that I asked myself, "I'm actively involved in the LGBT community, why not get more involved with my own neighborhood community and advocate my support?" So, I went and personally introduced myself to a lesbian couple that just lives down the block. I started telling my neighbors about my support and different ways they could show their support.

As a result, my next door neighbor had a gay friend visiting from out of state, and since she is new to Milwaukee, she came over and asked me where she should take her friend. I went out with her, her fiancé, her out-of-town friend, and my partner, Troy, and we had a blast! Since then, my relationship has grown with my neighbors.

It doesn't matter if you're gay, straight, bi, or transgender; you deserve to be treated fairly. I hope that the laws do change to demonstrate that, but until then, I have dedicated my career to making sure that LGBT couples have planned financially until those changes are made.