things i wish i could say in person
From a February 12th article in the Washington Post:
Seaman Apprentice John Graff, 19, of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., enlisted in the Navy a year ago, changing abruptly from being openly gay to hiding it. After eight months on active duty in training at Naval Submarine Base New London in Connecticut, he decided he could not hide his identity any longer and recently came out to his commanders.
"It's emotionally distressing, because you constantly have this weight on you, that someone is going to find out somehow, that you could lose your job," Graff said. "I really do love the Navy, and I love serving the country. They're losing qualified people who want to do the job." (Note: more detail here)
I miss you John and I'm sorry we haven't kept in touch. But reading about what you did made me feel happy and proud during a moment today where I felt so frustrated and depressed because of my education and this miserable cold. If anything, the Navy is damn lucky to have you.
Seaman Apprentice John Graff, 19, of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., enlisted in the Navy a year ago, changing abruptly from being openly gay to hiding it. After eight months on active duty in training at Naval Submarine Base New London in Connecticut, he decided he could not hide his identity any longer and recently came out to his commanders.
"It's emotionally distressing, because you constantly have this weight on you, that someone is going to find out somehow, that you could lose your job," Graff said. "I really do love the Navy, and I love serving the country. They're losing qualified people who want to do the job." (Note: more detail here)
I miss you John and I'm sorry we haven't kept in touch. But reading about what you did made me feel happy and proud during a moment today where I felt so frustrated and depressed because of my education and this miserable cold. If anything, the Navy is damn lucky to have you.