Hello Caribbean Goddesses,
Being born in what is called " the poorest country of the Western Hemisphere" doesn't give a clue about what it is to be a lesbian and to live as one. But this "disadvantage" doesn't prevent us from loving women with passion.
I like to believe that my story is not unique. Many of us, either expats in the US or living at home had to confront our fears and allow ourselves to be and exist. The main issues of discrimination and isolation that we face as Caribbean lesbians are not different from the rest of the lesbian commuity. But our own cultural context and shortcomings add some elements to the picture that make our stories even though universal but quite original.
We have very few role models...maybe none. Few stories have been written by us and about us. There is no women center in the Caribbean dedicated to lesbians. In some of our countries, the word " lesbian" can not be pronounced without the fear of being killed.
So I thought it would be a good idea to open a space to Caribbean Lesbians, where in the middle of our rice and beans, ackee and salt fist, and curry goat, we could talk and share about our journey thru the blissful and bumpy ride of being a lesbian.
Feel free to post your story, articles, poems, comments...anything....
