Shiro is a lesbian and wants to marry her partner.
Read the interview below and ask yourself if there is one good reason their rights to love each other the way they want should be denied.
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FULL MARRIAGE EQUALITY: Describe your background.
Shiro: I'm a sous chef at a restaurant in Williamsburg, Virginia, and my hobbies include swimming, dancing, going to the movies with sis and walks on the beach. I only have the one sibling, my sister, who lives with me. I've had other girlfriends, but I'm happy being with sis.
FME: How would you describe your sexual orientation?
FME: You currently live with...?
FME: Are you married or have you ever been married?
FME: You're in a relationship with your genetic sister that includes sex?
FME: Did you grow up together?
FME: Who is older, and by how much?
FME: When and how did sexual affection become a part of your relationship?
FME: Can you describe your feelings during that event?
FME: Describe your relationship now.
FME: How do you describe your lovemaking now? Does it feel natural or kinky?
FME: Do you have these kinds of feelings for, or involvements with other family member or relatives?
FME: Does anyone know the full, true nature of your relationship?
FME: Is there anything you've had to do to hide the full nature nature of your relationship? Having to hide can be a lot of trouble. Are there other disadvantages to being in a relationship like this? Conversely, do you think consanguineous relationships have some advantages and some things better than unrelated lovers?
FME: What do you want to say to people who disapprove of your relationship, or disapprove of anyone having this kind of relationship? What's your reply to those who would say that this is one of you preying on the other (and that you can’t really consent)?
FME: What do you think of LGBT people, leaders or otherwise, who distance the rights of consanguineous lovers from the civil rights movement, or condemn such lovers?
FME: Aside from the law, can you think of anything that would make relationships like this inherently wrong?
FME: If you could get legally married, and that included protections against discrimination, harassment, etc., would you?
FME: What advice do you have for someone who may be experiencing feelings for a genetic relative, especially a sibling?
FME: Any plans for the future?
FME: Do you know in-person others who have had relationships like yours?
FME: Anything else you want to add?
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There you have it. Two consenting adults who plan to continue to live as though married, and who will legally marry once they are no longer denied their freedom to marry.
Why should they be denied their rights? There’s no good reason.We need to adopt full marriage equality sooner rather than later, so that an adult is free to share love, sex, residence, and marriage any and all consenting adults. People are being hurt because of a denial of their basic human rights to love each other freely.
You can read other interviews I have done here.
If you are in a relationship like this and are looking for help or others you can talk with, read this.
If you are a family member or friend of someone who is in or may be in such a relationship, please read this.
Thank you to Shiro for sharing her situation with us!
That's really awesome, I'm so happy for them!
ReplyDeleteWell wishes for their future. :)