Gay In Augusta

It’s been way too long since the last post, but I wanted to check in. The election then holidays then shopping and now more holidays are giving way to very little free time. However, they’re also reminding me why I created this site to begin with. The holidays are about family, celebration, and love. Many people won’t get to spend this holiday season with their families because of issues being out to their families or with acceptance of their partner. Those of us who have been blessed with (at least somewhat) accepting families have a lot to be thankful for.

So, be thankful, be happy, and make the yuletide gay. Very gay.

This week’s Columbia Free Times has a great cover story about the economic impact of anti-gay culture. It’s definitely worth a read and had me thinking about the size and purchasing power of the gay community in Augusta.

I, for one, have absolutely no clue how many of us there are in the area first of all, because we’re so closeted. The article, though, talks about census statistics and while I’m no statistician, I thought it might be interesting to check out the data from our area. I have some bad news for the bigots around here… Read the rest of this entry »

This incredible couple was recently featured on the cover of the Metro Spirit. I applaud the Metro Spirit for having the courage not only to print their story, but to put it front and center on it’s cover. Carol, MaLea…you’re amazing and incredibly courageous. Thank you.

Reposted from http://www.familyequality.org/familyofthemonth/index.html

My partner, Carol, and I live in Augusta, GA. with our 3 year old son. Before Carol and I met, we had our share of struggles in our own lives. I lost my mother from breast cancer when I was 15 and my father emotionally abandoned me after she died. Carol battled depression and the loss of her daughter from a divorce. Even with all of our struggles, we were not prepared for the experiences we were to face as a lesbian couple/family in the small town of Augusta , GA. Read the rest of this entry »