Hi, I'm usually just a lurker mostly, but ya'll (yes I'm from Texas) have inspired me to say a few things about Adam.
First some background. My best friend since 7th grade, Craig, was gay and he died in 2006 from AIDS. It was one of the hardest things I have ever gone through in my life. Even 3 years later I could barely talk about him without crying.
I had planned on us growing old together, but I did get 34 years with him.
Then, I started watching American Idol and saw Adam.
I heard his voice and knew at that moment he was going to be a huge star. I even e-mailed his performances to nearly everyone in my e-mail address book and that is something I never do!
I have never been a "fan" of any singer or group in my life and I grew up in the 70s when there were a lot of great bands around. At first I was kind of embarrassed
about my feelings for Adam, but then I saw an article on the internet titled "Why Cougars Love Adam Lambert" and it was describing me to a T.
I can honestly say that Adam has been the only good thing in my life since then. I have had some really hard financial problems, job problems, family problems, etc., but when I see Adam
all of that just fades into the background. I just wish Craig had been alive to share this journey with me. :-[
What I want to say is I know Adam is going to be a huge super star, but I also believe with every fiber of my being that he was put on this earth to change people's perception of the LGBT community. I don't mean as a spokesman or anything like that, but just by living his life without shame and with no apologies.
I'm a member of AfterElton.com and it has been noted on their site how many positive changes have come about in such a short time in their fight for equality. I truly believe some of the credit for that goes to Adam. Love him or hate him people are paying attention. He is such an intelligent, kind, loving, wellspoken person I can't help but believe he is changing some negative perceptions of gays.
He gives me hope that one day no one will even blink an eye about someone being gay, I hope I live to see this day. Anyway, I'm not as eloquent as others who post on this site, but this has been in my head for a long time and I felt the need to share it with everyone. Thanks for letting me share.
lulu1265!
