And, in other news, more delightful than the post below - I'm thrilled to announce that my book is now in print! I look forward to the day that it's merely an historical artifact, the policy long gone.
I had a conversation with a friend yesterday. Her 23 year old brother is in the military, wants to make it a career, etc. He recently split with his girlfriend of several years. Apparently his mother has, for quite a while, wondered if he might be gay. Even his girlfriend had come over several times bringing up articles she had read - things like "How to Tell if Your Man is Gay." Hmmm... My friend thinks that he is, but that he is really struggling because of the military. This is a guy who has already spent a year in Iraq. He also has a lesbian sister, a lesbian aunt, a gay uncle - no lack of support. His mother wants him to come out because she realizes that if he is gay, he'll be happier. His dad, with whom he served in Iraq, is, apparently, a challenge. While he had no problem with lesbians, he apparently has issues with gay men. Funny that P and I have often wondered about him... Anyway, I commented that I actually think that by the time he - the brother - is eligible for retirement, the policy will no longer exist. I've never been accused of being an optimist, but really think it's had its day. I guess only time will tell.
10 months ago
3 comments:
Good Job, MSEH!!
Congrats on the book.
I hope the 23 year old finds himself.
I have a 2nd cousin who denied it, married a minister's daughter with a giant lavish wedding. Two months later they were filing for divorce and he came out. Such is life. He lives with his partner now and is very happy.
Yes, I have distant cousin who married thinking it would "fix" things. Then they had a child thinking that would seal the deal. Then they became pregnant again, him thinking, "Now, I'm really in it for the long haul." The week she was due to deliver their second child he walked out saying he had known he was gay since he was 5. Sad, for everyone.
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