Friday Confession: I Lied And I’d Do It Again

07.10.09

I lied to a group of people for a prolonged period of time. I knew I was lying, many of them knew I was lying, and I would do it again.

It was the right thing to do. I am a liar.

In December of 2006 my friends and I told the hospital staff that I was the AIDS patient’s sister. We did so because his partner of 14 years had no legal rights without waving a sheet of paper in front of their faces every time he opened his mouth.

I am a liar. My Steven has been dead for two and a half years. For some reason I miss him terribly today.

I’d lie for him any day, but if California repeals Prop 8 you might make it easier on someone else.

  • http://www.rockanddrool.com melissa

    done. signed.

  • http://colormepink.com Christine

    You’re right, it was the right thing to do. I can’t believe that we still have this discussion. As far as I’m concerned, it should no longer be an issue. We must repeal Prop 8 and anything resembling prop 8.

  • sherri haymond

    i so wish i lived in california – i do everything i know how to support gay rights, repeal of prop 8 & DADT, etc… – but i wasn’t able to vote here in CT. i’d definitely lie, too, and be proud of it.

  • http://attorneyatmom.blogspot.com Caroline

    Exactly.

  • http://www.cassieboorn.com Cassie

    This broke my heart. I hope one day our government will get it right!

  • http://www.IslandRoar.com Maureen at IslandRoar

    The right thing to do, without question.

  • http://anniegirl1138.wordpress.com annie

    How sad for both your friends. Absolutely you were in the right.

  • http://deskfullofclutter.blogspot.com sam

    That was about the time I met you.
    Hope you feel better soon.

  • http://JessicaGottlieb.com Jessica Gottlieb

    Sam, that was when I met you, and though you were having your own issues at home you were incredible and supportive.

    In a million years I will never forget your kindness.

  • http://myjourneywithaids.wordpress.com Kenn Chaplin

    You lied.

    I cried (when I read this).

    Summer. A cool but sunny day like this was Craig’s favourite. So I know it doesn’t take an occasion to miss them.

    ((Jess))

  • http://formerlyaprildawn.blogspot.com April

    My sister and I were just talking about how sometimes the ends justify the means. (Already signed, btw.) Sounds like you did exactly what I would do, if given the same circumstances.

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  • http://www.mybottlesup.com nic @mybottlesup

    i would’ve too. without hesitation.