Zip:
53209

Status:
I am a Single Lesbian Parent and Yes I have Teenagers LOL:
Krista 18 - Lesbian, Ashley 14 - ally, and Shaun 12 - ally

Why are your participating in this project? What impact would you like to have?

I am participating in this project because gay people should be able to live comfortably and safely, in the same communities as straight families. Gay families are located all over Wisconsin and we are just like everyone else except we are partners of same sex raising kids and working and having fun just like everyone else. Our family has game night, movie night, nacho night and family gatherings like any other family.

"We never thought about our mom being gay because she was just like all the other mom's at school," says Shaun. "Even though I am not gay I am participating in this project because I want to support my family."

"It's unfair that all laws don't cover our family. We deserve the same access to two parents and to be treated fairly, just like every other family," says Krista.

"Like all our friends, we like to have fun, to shop, go to movies and watch sporting events. We want to be treated the same way as any other family," says Ashley.

Do your neighbors know you are gay or love someone gay or transgender?

"Yes my neighbors know I am a lesbian," says Val. "I just want them to know we are normal people. We just act like ourselves and want to be treated the same as everyone else."

What advice would have for your neighbors who wanted to show they were supportive to you or your loved one? Neighbors may be co-workers, friends, or family. What advice would you have for someone who wants to be supportive of their gay neighbors?

Please don't be ashamed of who we are or if you hang out with us you see a friend and You try to ignore us like you were not with us be yourself around us treat us just as you would treat your heterosexual friends. If you love having gay and lesbian friends be proud and stand up and show it.

 How could someone show that they are for the fair treatment of everyone?

By showing love in your community place a rainbow flag on your porch or have a gay sticker on your car to show you believe in fair treatment help someone out in the gay community even if you are straight.

 Have you ever been discriminated against for being LGBT or loving someone gay?

Of course I have I have been egged and called names like ‘Dyke,' or been told I am going to hell. You name I have heard it. But I know I am a good person. I have to be myself. I hope someday that all laws will recognize me and my family fairly. Please keep working to treat me and my kids like everyone else.