“We were straight up in love. We wanted to get married. There were no ifs, ands or buts. Since same-sex marriage wasn’t legal in Texas yet, we thought we were going to have to settle for a commitment ceremony. It’s kind of like a wedding. … Continue readingMarriage dream comes true for same-sex couple
In November 2016, Barbara DeRamus’ world came crashing down on her when she learned that her daughter, Cynthia Morris, and granddaughters, Kirsten Fritch and Breanna Pavlicek, had been murdered. While she continues to struggle with that reality, Barbara will never forget her love for all … Continue readingLove was strong for murdered mom, daughters
“I was married for about five years. We struggled a little bit at first. We didn’t make that much money, so we were dealing with the normal stress of bills. But once we got into the groove of things we eventually bought a home and … Continue readingHopeless romantic not soured on marriage
“I was 20 when I got married. We were together for 10 years, and we had three children. Actually, I have four children, but my sister raised my youngest. I had my baby girl until she was 6. She’s been with my sister ever since. … Continue reading‘I have great kids; I guess I did something right’
“I have a girlfriend who lives in Indiana. I’m on Skype with her every night and I send her messages on Facebook all the time. “We met on a dating site for girls or guys who have disabilities. She’s in a wheelchair for the rest … Continue readingHe’s on a mission to join his disabled girlfriend
“We’ve known each other for about a month now. We met at IHOP.” (laughter ensues) “We were introduced by a friend. We stayed there for almost four hours. I don’t think anybody stays at IHOP that long unless …” “We just had one glass of … Continue readingSometimes you find more than food at IHOP
“We used to go to school together, but we just met up again recently after several years. It really was a surprise. He kind of just popped up out of nowhere.” “Rekindling the flame, I guess. We have some things in common. We like to … Continue readingWriters find a way back into each other’s lives
“Growing up with my biological mother wasn’t the most fun time ever. After she and my father split up and he moved down here to live in Texas, we were bouncing around from apartment to apartment. It was pretty crazy. I would never be able … Continue readingBiological mother ‘really doesn’t want me’
“When I was young, I always wanted everything to go well and for everyone to be happy. If something bad was going on I would say, ‘Don’t forget to smile. Everything is going to be OK.’ “When I would run away from my biological mom’s … Continue readingHe continues to smile in the face of life’s challenges
“I’m originally from New York. I came to Texas to visit my brother, who was just getting out of the Air Force. It was supposed to be a three-week visit, but he moved back home and I stayed. “I met my wife here. She served … Continue readingLove at first sight — over a barbecue sandwich