Equality Matters to Real People: Our Stories
Patrick Bennison from Boston, MA
The many meanings of marriage equality.
Hilary Greene from Centerville, MA
Hilary was married in September 2004, but earlier she had a major surgery that required extensive legal work to ensure her partner could be involved.
Wanda Marvell from Fitchburg, Ma
Like many other couples, Barb put my last name as hers on the marriage certificate. We had all her documents changed, including at work, but when she tried to get her passport changed, they refused stating the Defense of Marriage Act.
Joanne Colucci from Provincetown, MA
Buddhists believe the lotus which rises from mud and murky waters blossoms into a beautiful flower……
Jeffrey Brunelle from Boston, MA
We had family and friends from all over the country fly in for our special day. It was overwhelming to have so many people from so many different places want to make a special trip to Boston to be a part of our ceremony. We never felt so loved and so blessed.