I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.”

I’m still dreaming of a day when we’re all just accepted as people, no matter what our differences in appearance, expression, sexual preference or gender identity. Equal people.

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My gratitude for our country discussing LGBT rights abroad wasn’t overshadowed by the headlines only mentioning “gay rights”, but it did force me to stop and think.

LGBT means Lesbian (society lumps them in “gay rights” so okay), Gay (right on target, good job!), Bisexual (in the general family if you squint) and Transgender (nothing to do with sexual orientation or being gay at all). So really, does that title of “gay rights” include and represent everyone mentioned in the article? Not a chance.

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“And the time came when the risk to remain tight in the bud became more painful than the risk to bloom.” Anais Nin

As I lean back in this flimsy office chair deep in contemplation, one hand rests at my mouth as I chew the corner of my lip and I find that I’m reading this posted quote over and over. It’s like a sudden game changer, this quote. As soon as I absorb it my scattered brain is immediately returned to me. Gone are the elements of doubt, of fear, of apprehension. I’m grounded, yet again.

Here we are, Hope and I; we’re both struggling to stand in truth in a world that expects us to be something else. Like a boat tethered to the dock, we assume the movement of the sea floating back and forth between where we are supposed to be and the space that lies beyond. Moments of adventure send us into deep waters, and then peacefully navigate back to our safe harbor, our home. Luckily we are together, and we understand one another. We’re never alone.