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Second Annnual
Family Weekend

Cheri Goldstein

Over the weekend of August 16-18
about 20 gay and lesbian families from
as far away as Washington D.C. brought
their camping gear and their sense of hu-
mor and enjoyed a few days together.

A diverse variety of families was repre-
sented. Most families had children, but
not all. Children ranged in ages from 6
months to 15 years old. This weekend
was specifically to affirm our families
and to be safe with others in similar cir-
cumstances. As one child put it, “It was
nice to be around other kids like me-
nobody made fun of me or my dad.”
“Being around other people who share
my same type of circumstance is good
for me as well as good for my daughter.
She needs to know she is not the only
kid whose mother is a lesbian,” com-
mented another happy camper.

There was time and space for nature
games and structured play for the chil-
dren. There was also “adult space”; time
set aside for a discussion on homophobia
and our families.

“This weekend has meant so much to
me. I can not really be out at home. This
has given me a chance to meet other peo-
ple and get some support and still be safe
in my home town,” was one participant’s
assessment of the weekend. Singer Pur-
ley Gates came from New Hampshire to
offer an evening of family entertainment.
“It was joyous hearing non-sexist songs
that the kids an learn and sing on their
own.” Both children and adults swapped
addresses under the main tent on Sunday
morning before they headed back to their
homes. V

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