Equality Press

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 Damian Adams

I can’t believe that I can still pass for straight after all these years. I am out, proud, and feathers fly out of my mouth when I talk, but somehow, people sometimes get it wrong.

I was helping out at my mother’s house in Maine recently, the very house I grew up in, and some friends of hers stopped by to visit. Her new friends were nice, if maybe a little on the nosy side. They asked about me and my sister, and how we were doing. I thought nothing of it, and responded quite cordially. These ladies apparently have children of similar ages, and growing families of their own, so I appreciated their interest. (more…)

By Zythyra Basha

Call me Sir, Madam

Mr., Ms.

Boy, Girl

Man, Woman

Dude, Chic (more…)