Comments on: “Different” Doesn’t Mean “Bad” http://damnstraight.oversampled.net/2002/10/15/different-doesnt-mean-bad/ Culturally Queer News and Views from Abigail Garner Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:13:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Yvonne http://damnstraight.oversampled.net/2002/10/15/different-doesnt-mean-bad/#comment-246 Yvonne Thu, 13 Apr 2006 20:35:22 +0000 http://damnstraight.oversampled.net/1999/04/12/different-doesnt-mean-bad/#comment-246 I have always felt the same way in expressing how my family is or isn't like others. My response was the same, that my parents (my Mom and her partner) were just like any parents. The rules (curfews, dating, grades, etc.) in my home were just like those of other kids from straight parent families. But yet I knew there was something different about my family, something not as obvious as having same gender parents. I have chosen a pretty typical field, counseling and teaching. However, I am hugely opinionated, liberal and non-judgemental. Much more so than my friends. For example, I don't care if my son plays with Barbie Dolls (although my husband does:)!). Your article pointed out personality traits I have that are a direct result of living with a non-traditional family. I am proud to have gained these qualities. Thanks for your work! It's great that you are out there talking to people, sharing your story and your wisdom. It's appreciated! I have always felt the same way in expressing how my family is or isn’t like others. My response was the same, that my parents (my Mom and her partner) were just like any parents. The rules (curfews, dating, grades, etc.) in my home were just like those of other kids from straight parent families. But yet I knew there was something different about my family, something not as obvious as having same gender parents.

I have chosen a pretty typical field, counseling and teaching. However, I am hugely opinionated, liberal and non-judgemental. Much more so than my friends. For example, I don’t care if my son plays with Barbie Dolls (although my husband does:)!). Your article pointed out personality traits I have that are a direct result of living with a non-traditional family. I am proud to have gained these qualities.

Thanks for your work! It’s great that you are out there talking to people, sharing your story and your wisdom. It’s appreciated!

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