For many years,I was forced,to sit quietly by,and be subjected to the hatefulwords and actsof self-righteous,religious bigots.Imagine feelingout-numbered,overwhelmed,alone,outcast,and separated from God,all because youknew that you were different.Imagine hidingwho and what you are,your friendships,your relationships,and who you date,all to avoid the same fateas Matthew Shephardand others whose nameswere forever wiped-off life’s slate.Imagine beingphysically, emotionally,psychologically,and even sexually […]