Blog Against Homophobia, Day Two!

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  1. msculp01 - Reply

    The question I have is – are they legally married? They were when he was Wessel, but when she became Lina, did that nullify their marriage (in the state’s view)? But if they are still considered legally married, then does that mean the law is okay for some but not for others? I’m sure they have come against this issue (tax time has come and gone, after all), but it would be interesting to see how that end of it played out.

    • Vicktor "Vic" Alexander - Reply

      It all depends on if Lina’s gender is changed as well. There are some states that require that if the transgender person is married that they must get a divorce before their gender marker can be changed. If Lina’s name was legally changed as well as her gender marker, here in the U.S. it’s a good chance that their marriage is either considered null and void or they had to divorce. But it all depends on the state and if Lina had her gender marker changed as well as what state they live in.

      • Shira Anthony - Reply

        I should know the law on this in NC, Vic, but I have to admit I don’t. It also may depend upon where they were married. But if they’re forced to divorce, or their marriage is void, it’s all that much more poignant. Definitely time to change, isn’t it! -S

  2. Shira Anthony - Reply

    That’s a very good question! I honestly don’t know, now that the constitutional amendment banning gay marriage passed. That amendment goes well beyond just prohibiting same sex marriage, but discriminates against hetero couples who aren’t married, for example. I’d love to see a follow up story in light of the amendment’s passage. -S

  4. onleatherwings - Reply

    I followed this link from deviantart. Living in Europe, I don’t know much about how things are going in the USA but it shocked me greatly what I read. I never thought they’d go as far as banning marriage between same sex *dissapointed* Well I think Diane must have been shocked as hell at first because she knew Wessel for quite some time and even married him, still hadn’t suspected something like this. But they remained together which means their love was true and they fighted for their happiness which they deserve. I think Dianne had difficulties accepting this but she chose being with her partner, not considering their sex, instead of living a seperated, empty life without them. And that’s beautiful! Just think of her courage.
    PS Sorry for all this babbling :S

    • Shira Anthony - Reply

      I think some European countries are light years ahead of us, Satsu! Although I just wrote a story that takes place in Italy, and gay marriage is NOT legal there. But other countries are much more progressive that the US.

      I’m so glad you enjoyed Diane and her partner’s story – it really makes you think, doesn’t it, about why we need to love and be loved! Thanks for stopping by. -S

  5. Trix - Reply

    It’s nice to read a heartwarming story like this. There’s hope!

  6. Foretta - Reply

    I showed a bunch of these post to the teens in my family to show them how hurt some “innocent” remarks are to many others. I get so annoyed when my nephew says “you’re so gay”. ERRRR drove me crazy. I know he didn’t mean anything by it but it is so wrong to use that as a saying. I think that these post have helped. Thank you all for sharing with us!
    forettarose@yahoo.com

    • Shira Anthony - Reply

      I know exactly what you mean – I have 2 kids! They’re pretty much okay with what I write, but they don’t really “get” it, either…

  8. Norma Nielsen - Reply

    To be honest I am not sure how I would react – though I am under the belief that love is love no matter what package it comes in even if the outside does change the inside is still the same caring person they have always been. I have had crushes on both sexes so I honestly don’t think I would mind.

    normanielsen@bigpond.com

  9. Joan - Reply

    I don’t know if I would be able to stay with my partner after sex change so it’s really an admirable story. On the other hand I read about a gay-for-you in m/m romances without blinking the eye, so why can I accept the girl-for-you? I don’t know. Maybe some ideas just require us getting used to them.

    Joan
    0401romance(at)gmail(dot)com

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