Aug 17 2011
Angela Dallara, GLAAD's National News/Transgender Advocacy Fellow
Writer Tells Story of How Her Marriage Persevered Through a Gender Transition
http://glaadblog.org/2011/08/17/writer-tells-story-of-how-her-marriage-persevered-through-a-gender-transition/Freelance writer Diane Daniel is receiving a significant response from media after telling her story of having watched her partner Lina transition two months into their marriage together. Although the transition was sometimes difficult for Diane to understand, her experience and acceptance sends a positive message for other people who may be in a committed relationship or have a family at the time of their own transitions.
Diane's heartwarming piece appeared in the Boston Globe last week, where she recalls her initial reaction of confusion and sadness, as well as Lina's own feelings of happiness and relief. "Gradually, with communication and affection, I (re)opened my heart. I faced my shame," Diane wrote, who realized that her love for Lina did not change, consequently making "the hardest part the easiest."
