Today is the day of silence in New Zealand, when students all around
the country will tape their mouths shut. This is a way to draw attention
to the many years spent in enforced silence by people of all ages who
have suffered an identity crises because of struggles with their
sexuality.
I am very proud of all my queer friends and all they
have done to make change across the globe, and indeed of everyone who
stands up for human rights in any shape or form.
I am especially
proud of my firstborn, Tabby, who has devoted all of her teenage and
adult life to this cause. I chose a Tarot card for her, and I chose the
High priestess, she is strong, and wise, she is eons older than her
years and she lifts a veil between two worlds.I chose the High Priestess
card from the Cosmic Tarot because she looks wise, she looks ahead yet
carries the wisdom and landscapes of the past. She holds history and the
future in her hands, and lights our way like the moon.
I have learned more than I can ever say from my kids, and I know our
whole tribe have learned so much from Tabby. If ever I did something in
my life that I am totally happy with, it is raising my kids to be who
they are, and to help others to fight for and realise that right.
You can see Tabby on breakfast TV
here
And while we are on a pride trip... this is Polly my second daughter of
whom I am equally proud, and her gorgeous son Blue, doing their own bit:
