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The Personal Dimension of LGBTQ+ Rights
I’m quite passionate when it comes to advocating for LGBTQ+ rights. When I share my views with others, I often encounter the same question: “Why do you care so much? You’re a married straight woman. What does this have to do with you?” While I can provide the standard responses—like wanting equal rights for my gay and lesbian friends or simply believing it’s the right thing to do—the deeper truth is a bit more personal.
Because my children might be part of the LGBTQ+ community.
My son, Leo, has an undeniable love for dinosaurs, while his sister, Mia, is all about cars. Baby dolls and princesses are hardly on their radar, and I recognize I might be playing into stereotypes. But the reality is, I have no control over who they might love as they grow up, and I’m perfectly fine with that.
What troubles me, however, is the thought that my children may one day face legal obstacles or discrimination based solely on their romantic choices. This is unacceptable, and it’s why I’m so invested in supporting LGBTQ+ rights.
If my children decide to serve their country, they should have the freedom to do so without compromising their identity. As a mother, it would pain me to see them in harm’s way, but if they’re passionate about serving, how could I tell them they must hide who they are? I constantly remind my kids that they are wonderful just the way they are, and I refuse to contradict that message later.
Should my daughter choose to marry a woman, I would be thrilled to help organize the most fabulous wedding imaginable. I want it to be legal everywhere, so she can proudly declare “This is my wife!” and celebrate their love without limitations. Every married couple deserves that joy.
If they later decide to adopt, I will fiercely advocate for their right to do so. It baffles me that adoption agencies might deny a loving family simply because they don’t fit a so-called “traditional” model. What does “traditional” even mean these days? Families come in all shapes and sizes, and it should be love—not conformity—that determines a family’s capability to adopt. I’m ready to shower my future grandchildren with love, and no one will stand in my way.
Is my advocacy selfish? Perhaps. But it’s rooted in a desire for my children’s happiness and for a future where they can be their authentic selves. They might grow up to marry men, just to tease me, but who knows? What if my future grandchildren identify as LGBTQ+?
The truth is, LGBTQ+ rights impact everyone—whether we realize it today or not, it will become significant for our families at some point.
As a heterosexual woman, I care deeply about LGBTQ+ rights, because you can never predict the future.
And honestly, supporting equality is simply the right thing to do, no matter what motivates us.
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Summary
This article emphasizes the personal connection many people have to LGBTQ+ rights, especially when considering the future of their children. It highlights the importance of equality in love and family, advocating for the right of all individuals to marry and adopt, regardless of their sexual orientation.