"When my two dads met 40 years ago the notion of starting a family as an openly gay couple was unheard of."

He was the first, and I was very much in love with him. Carlo was out, dressed flamboyantly, had black suede glam-rock boots, gave ultimate care to his black reddish colored hair and used make up.

While it's important to seek the advice of agencies, lawyers, and professionals, it's also important to hear real stories from other people who already went through the experience.

Because some still believe those parents aren't as worthy as their heterosexual counterparts.