For everyone in Minnesota that voted no, thank you, from the bottom of my heart. Because of you, the marriage amendment failed, and I feel like I’m one step closer to being able to marry the person I love. I’ve been with my partner for 11 years, and because of you, I feel like we’re one step closer. It was a close race, but in the end, we won.
As for Obama, I know not everyone on my friend’s list or dash or whatever support him, but this man came out and said he has no problem with gay marriage. This is a huge moment for me. To be with someone you love for 11 years, go to other friends’ weddings, see other people get engaged and plan their ceremonies, and just sit there and smile? It hurts, after a while. You start to wonder if you’ll ever get the chance to make that little girl’s dreams come true, that little girl who sat in her all pink room, quietly planning her wedding and giggling, thinking of the dress, the place, and all of those things.
I feel like, today, we’re one step closer. I feel like my dad is right when he says, “It’s going to happen, someday, in your lifetime. Just watch.”
So from me to all of you who voted no, thank you :)
