Defining Family

Sue and her daughter Marka

Why do some families have to explain themselves?  Here are a few quotes from this weekend's interview with the Maberry-Gaulke family.


"When you lead a  different lifestyle, you're open to public comment."  Rather than  resist "we chose to live our lives in ways that let people in, to make the world safe for families like ours." 


Being a family with two moms is still a little different in LA.  In a  way the kids think its cool, in another "it's like coming out" every time they have to explain it to someone. 

Xochi gets emotional when talking about the day calling it "our wedding because they're the ones being married but we're the ones being pronounced a family in the eyes of the state".

Having twin daughters drew much attention when they were out and about.  In one memorable incident they politely explained being a lesbian family to an inquisitive woman.  After taking it into consideration, the woman decided, "Well, I don't approve."

Cheri with her daughters Marka and Xochi