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beckyg · 22nd Oct 2011, 01:05 PM

Hi everyone,

I'm so happy this website is still thriving. You really have no idea how many lives you have saved by being here and supporting everyone. I'm so proud of you all!

I have been really busy but I wanted to share an article about my new position in Oregon. Enjoy.

The pursuit of acceptance - Central Oregonian - Prineville, Oregon

Becky

British Lad · 22nd Oct 2011, 02:37 PM

Nice one

solarcat · 22nd Oct 2011, 03:05 PM

That article's about you? Neat!

What you said about the possibility of discriminationagainst your son is, I feel, very important. As hard as it may be for some parents to accept their child's orientation, I think this article may remind them of what their children may face, and may encourage acceptance. I get the feeling that this article may help a lot of people.

Well done!

NoName114 · 22nd Oct 2011, 04:20 PM

I don't understand a person can give birth to a child, feed it, raise it. then once you know he's/she's GLBT you act like he/she's a horrible person and not your child

beckyg · 22nd Oct 2011, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by solarcat

That article's about you? Neat!

What you said about the possibility of discriminationagainst your son is, I feel, very important. As hard as it may be for some parents to accept their child's orientation, I think this article may remind them of what their children may face, and may encourage acceptance. I get the feeling that this article may help a lot of people.

Well done!

My son was discriminated against. I was the first personal testimony before the Oregon Senate Judiciary Committee to add sexual orientation and gender identity to the anti-discrimination laws. We won!

---------- Post added 22nd Oct 2011 at 07:19 PM ----------

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoName114

I don't understand a person can give birth to a child, feed it, raise it. then once you know he's/she's GLBT you act like he/she's a horrible person and not your child

I really do not understand that either. Homophobia is alive and well. We have to educate people about lgbt issues.

**lostinthought9** · 22nd Oct 2011, 07:42 PM

Congratulations, Becky! This is great to hear, and I'm sure you'll serve the Oregon PFLAG State Council proudly!

22nd Oct 2011, 01:05 PM	#1
beckyg PFLAG Mom Community Liaison Gender: Female Orientation: Straight Out Status: Out to everyone/Yes, parents come out too! Location: Middle of Oregon Age: 50 Posts: 7,572 Join Date: Mar 2007	My new position/article in hometown newspaper Hi everyone, I'm so happy this website is still thriving. You really have no idea how many lives you have saved by being here and supporting everyone. I'm so proud of you all! I have been really busy but I wanted to share an article about my new position in Oregon. Enjoy. The pursuit of acceptance - Central Oregonian - Prineville, Oregon Becky __________________ "When we're free to love anyone we choose, When this worlds big enough for all different views, When we're all free to worship from our own kind of pew, Then we shall be free" ~ Garth Brooks

22nd Oct 2011, 02:37 PM	#2
British Lad EC Biggest Tarantino fan Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: As bent as a roundabout Out Status: What Closet Location: West Midlands Posts: 1,275 Join Date: Apr 2010	Re: My new position/article in hometown newspaper Nice one __________________ Who ever sayed "Ignorance is bliss" was a moron.

22nd Oct 2011, 03:05 PM	#3
solarcat ducks all up! All up, I say! Regular Member Gender: Girlish? Orientation: Licks boys Out Status: Anyone that asks Location: CA Age: 23 Posts: 1,719 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: My new position/article in hometown newspaper That article's about you? Neat! What you said about the possibility of discriminationagainst your son is, I feel, very important. As hard as it may be for some parents to accept their child's orientation, I think this article may remind them of what their children may face, and may encourage acceptance. I get the feeling that this article may help a lot of people. Well done!

22nd Oct 2011, 04:20 PM	#4
NoName114 Dorian Grey-ish Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: committed to a amazing guy Age: 15 Posts: 214 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: My new position/article in hometown newspaper I don't understand a person can give birth to a child, feed it, raise it. then once you know he's/she's GLBT you act like he/she's a horrible person and not your child

22nd Oct 2011, 07:42 PM	#6
lostinthought9 EC's Biggest Xena Fan EC Moderator Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: A few people Location: Louisiana Age: 21 Posts: 2,059 Join Date: Jan 2008	Re: My new position/article in hometown newspaper Congratulations, Becky! This is great to hear, and I'm sure you'll serve the Oregon PFLAG State Council proudly! __________________

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