Equality Press

By Les Norman

It was fourteen years ago when our youngest son Nick came out to us. It seems another age. Perhaps it was, but I think not entirely. Things haven’t changed that much. When he said the words “Mum, Dad, I’m gay,” it seemed to falsify those years of raising a son to take his place in the world. Were those twenty-five years a complete fantasy, just play-acting on the stage of life? We told Nick we loved him, no matter what, but I know that I felt ashamed, not for him, but for the whole family, and for myself. (more…)

By Zythyra Basha

As the theme of this first anniversary issue of Equality Press is families, I’d like to share some stories regarding my relationship as a transgendered person with my family. I’d also like to express appreciation to all the wonderful people who contribute to making Equality Press a reality here in New Hampshire.

For many GLBTIQ people, coming out can be an extremely difficult process, especially when we come out to our families. Because of religious or societal attitudes, GLBTIQ people are all too often outcast from their families of origin, and many people endure the pain of years of irrevocable separation and emotional distance from their families and family events where they and their partners are unwelcome. Although societal attitudes have been changing in recent times, it remains particularly difficult for transgendered people to come out. Even for someone such as myself, who came from a family with liberal attitudes, it hasn’t always been an easy process. (more…)

By Scott Redwood

Many of us suffer from the Dirty Laundry syndrome, but do not realize it. You might be asking yourself what is Dirty Laundry syndrome? It stems from the human desire to know those juicy tidbits of information that is best kept secret. Although Dirty Laundry syndrome is not an actual psychological syndrome it is probably one of the most common practices in the world. What better place to view this syndrome than our home itself, the United States? (more…)