A Lesbian’s Awakening to Purpose, Self-Love, and God

The Reverend Lisa R. Kelson

In my early days, I succumbed to the patriarchal teachings of the Catholic church and their influence on my father’s family’s religious beliefs and social norms. Intended or not, these standards taught me that boys were more valuable than girls. I didn’t understand at the time. I felt less valuable and unwanted at times. I just wanted to spend time with my father. At that age, something inside me needed to feel special and loved by him.

My father’s family’s rigid social norms around gender identity and gender expression were only the beginning of my experience as a lesbian. These social norms continued as I grew up. I tried to assimilate into these rigid social norms. In doing so, I also was suffocating that person God had created. I fell in love and was soon confronted head on with my identity as a lesbian. This path eventually led my soul to liberation.

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