Andrew, age 8
Auckland, New Zealand (1995)
I picked the fabric for this waistcoat myself. And I sure felt fabulous in rainbow houndstooth, as I'm sure any other 8-year old at his father's 40th birthday party would have - right?
I knew I was different from an early age. My dad dreaded picking me up from pre-school, as I'd always be wearing some frilly outfit from the dress up box.
I didn't realize I was gay until much later, around 13 or 14. Mostly because I didn't know it was possible! I grew up in a very sheltered Christian home, and everyone just thought I was special.
Coming out was hard for me. I was 21, and had just met the love of my life, and I knew I couldn't keep him to myself. It was awful for a few months, as my family were shocked beyond belief - nobody else was, of course! As time has passed, my family and I are able to slip into a don't ask, don't tell kind of understanding.
My partner Paul and I have been together for 3 years now. And, I'll soon be the best man at the-other-kid-in-this-photo's wedding, my best friend since birth. Someday, I hope that he can be my best man, too.
As the world gradually becomes more accepting, that just might be possible.
Andrew's first, famous-person same sex crush:
Mario Lopez (in "Saved By The Bell")
Oh, those abs!
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5 comments:
I hope that your wishes come true.
We are all amazing because we live in the realm of the possible. Most people are free and content to simple exist and strive--but we are living our lives on the cusp of a global, social, paradigm shift. Own it. It's our gift to humanity.
I sure as heck it happens for you. Luckily I can dream that someday my daughter can marry a woman she loves - because we are Canadian. What are we waiting for USA??
Love you so much handsome man!
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That kid next to you looks like he may be posting soon also! so coy! You look great!
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