“ I asked my dad, “If we were going to have two dads, should we call you Dad Number One and Dad Number Two? ”
The truth is, I have gay dads and I’m not damaged. I grew up with an incredible and loving family that always provided for me when I was younger and has continued to guide and support me as I’ve grown older.
~ Natalie Perry
It’s worth noting my family doesn’t use the word step regarding anyone who’s married into our family. Jerry isn’t, nor has he ever been, my step-dad. His mom isn’t my step grandma: neither are my aunts, uncles, or cousins. While there was never a discussion regarding how we categorize or title our family, we all just understood that for us, we are all simply family.
Ultimately, the one thing that makes a family is love.
For those of us who are told our families are wrong, we can question more strongly what we believe is right.