Thank you to everyone who feels that the decision to either remain closeted or go out is a personal one, which should be respected.

Thank you, too, to those who feel that to remain closeted somehow shows a lack of courage and conviction. Although I disagree with you, I respect your right to hold those views.

There are other ways in which people such as I can and do, do our bit to further the cause by challenging people's perceptions of our community. I work with special people every day, and it is by treating every human as a person of great worth, that we teach tolerance, acceptance, and above all, love for one another.

That's my perspective. What is yours?


May the new year bring all of us oodles of peace, joy, hope and love.