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Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Pro soccer player shares her story as an out gay athlete

Via Anna Aagenes/Our Group: 
Joanna Lohman is a Professional Soccer Player for DC United Women and Co-founder of JoLi Academy LLC, a global soccer initiative starting in India. She decided to share her story with Our Group not only to promote LGBT inclusion in sports, but most importantly, to “stand out” and stand up for all human rights.

I am an American. I am a woman and I just happen to be a gay. To end the story there would be an unforgivable slight to my overall personal journey.

My journey as an American woman started from day one, my journey as a gay woman, however, started at the age of 22. While there were small hints prior to this, it was not until I ended my engagement with a wonderful man, that I truly realized who I was.

We all have choices in life and some are much more difficult than others. And while it may seem easier to take the path of least resistance, it’s absolutely not the path that leads to liberated happiness.

Keep reading HERE.

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