The pursuit of happiness, to follow my heart, to touch many along the way, to enjoy music & art: to anchor my soul with hope. That is all this life means to me.

I can’t explain to anyone how much it has meant to me to have my lived reality reflected back at me as normal, acceptable, etc. To see all of my dreams and hopes on a TV screen. To go through the exact motions with the characters that wouldn’t be the same if it were a straight couple. To relate and identify with something and have it hit so dangerously close to home. 

It is something that will help lesbians for years to come. Six seasons of this show, hundreds of hours spent dedicated to these people who have become to real to me. Bette and Tina have what I can only dream of having. The solid friendships. The trust, the bonds, the memories. It has made such a difference in my life. I haven’t felt so lonely. I can feel normal. It’s revolutionary.

I’m so thankful to the L word for being there.