Because of certain friends and family who were in my life at the time
that I was growing up, I was taught to believe that being gay was a
disgrace or something that should be hidden, kept a secret, or even
disguised. Being gay is everything and anything but that. People who
are gay are more sensitive to the opposite sex’s feelings and concerns.
It’s funny how when I stop and think about it those friends and that
family are no longer a major part of my life. It took me 36 plus years
of my life to realize that I am who I am. Take me or leave me. Take
all of me or none of me. It is my experience that people who appose
being gay are the ones who inevitably have gay children. Also usually
it’s straight couples that have gay children. Gay people are a group of
people who belong here on planet Earth. They have jobs to do like
everyone else and most definitely can contribute in positive ways to any
society. As a matter of fact in some cultures the two spirited people
are looked up to and thought of as a blessing, and someone with great
insight and knowledge, and positive guidance. So why is it that our
current society thinks of being gay as an illness or something bad? I
don’t tell a person that they can’t do the things they want to do or act
the way they want to act. I encourage them and their creativity, and to
follow their hearts. I like to be a positive example for any and all
of my family or/and friends. I hope that some day our society can accept
that gay is gay, and learn that being gay is a blessing not a curse. I
challenge YOU to change yourself before you try to change others.
I believe that while I am alive my goal and main objective is to help direct the way of thinking to the state of mind where being gay isn’t ever an issue or a concern therefore there’s never ever any reason to bring it up in a conversation or otherwise.
In my books gay characters are introduced in exactly that manner. Thanks for reading my books and most importantly, thank you for being my fan.
Truly forever yours,
Roberto De La Vega
Just in case you are wondering why I write so much about twins in my books, it is because I myself am a twin. My twin David died only a few hours after we were born. I have what you would call twinless twin syndrome. I find myself becoming extremely depressed for no apparent reason and I battle with it on a daily basis. On top of that I also was diagnosed with Autism as a child at around the age of seven. I now am what is considered High Functioning Autistic. These are only a few things that I have to really cope with each and every single day of my life. Keep in mind, there is no pill in which you could take for either of these things so God willing I have the strength, passion, and drive to overcome my every day difficulties. I take on the attitude “One day at a time.” That’s the best I can do and just about all I have to offer.
Thanks for reading and Blessed Be!~
