Noteworthy Can Be Bittersweet

Sometimes that which is noteworthy is also bitter, bittersweet. 

In the new documentary Francesco, Pope Francis says same-sex couples should be “legally covered” by civil union laws and “homosexuals have a right to be a part of the family.”

Now I understand how noteworthy this is because historically the catholic church has struggled with the truth that all people are made in Gods imagine, that all people are beloved, that all people deserve basic human dignity. On the other hand it is 2020 for crying out load and that fact that everyone who is part of the greater LGBTQ+ community still face those who do not see them as human or worthy based solely on who they love and care about and want to create families with is mind blowing. 

October is LGBTQ+ History Month and I know that fighting for our rights has been a long, long process filled with those who want to stand in our way and harm us just because we want to live our lives. I understand some of this history but honestly there are moments when it comes in relief and I struggle with the fact that we are still fighting for these rights. I am tired of having to go over the same ground again and again and again. 

Searching for words, When a pretty high up faith mucky muck 

Seems to support at least civil unions for your found siblings

But even though this is noteworthy, still struggling with the fact 

In 2020 this is still noteworthy, that there are still those who don’t

Believe that my found siblings/found family are beloved, are loved

This should not be noteworthy, all my found siblings should 

Be able to marry if they want, Be able to be family if they want

Not face discrimination in any shape or size or squiggle or time

Not be told love, family, connection, and belonging are somehow wrong

Yes this is noteworthy, Yes I am glad, But also feeling Bittersweet