After our shitty experience at the toddler gym one time, I make sure my daughter wear's her "Love Wins" shirt every single time we go. Every. Single. Time. Why? Because I am not ashamed of who I am and the family I have been so lucky to have around me.
It's not political for me. It's life.
Yet, every single person has said I shouldn't make my child so political. She's just a baby, she's too young, blah blah blah. It's not political, it's life.
Last visit to the gym, baby girl's bestie wore his Love Wins shirt as well. Because it's important to show solidarity in numbers. It's important to know that we are here in numbers. It's not political, it's life.
Have you gotten the message yet? I am not making my child a political tool. I am working hard to make her life better. To make sure she won't face shitty behavior because her fathers are gay. We are a gay family raising a beautiful little girl who deserves to not be bullied or belittled because of her parents. These shirts help represent the reality that love has won. Love wins. Every day. It's not political, it's life.
Seeing him come into gym wearing his shirt was a boost. She is not alone. She will always have friends who accept her and her family, welcome her with open arms, and will fight for her. It's not political, it's life.
It's my life. It's my husband's life. It's my daughter's life. We are here, we are queer, get over it.
Amen. The only people who think this is about politics are those who have yet to realize that these are REAL LIVES being toyed with by politicians.
ReplyDeleteLove the messages in this post. It's clear your daughter will grow up knowing she should always speak up for others. I also see that, with you standing with her, she'll never feel alone in her convictions. Speaking of politics alone, politicians will never be able to legitimately speak for ANY of us until they can realize that we are ALL people worthy of being spoken for. You're right. This IS life! And, shouldn't we ALL want Love to Win?
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