Cindy's face darkened some. "Not mine. I hid it all through college. I finally had to come out after graduation, I couldn't take it anymore." Mitch stood up and went to put her arms around her wife. "My father told me I was going to hell, and that I wasn't welcome in their home until I repented. My mom just cried. I wasn't allowed to see my little sister, and she was only thirteen at the time. I have an older brother too, he was the only one who was supportive. He gave me away at our wedding, and even that caused strain between him and my dad."

A tear...