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    Living Strong & Living Well – Part 3 – The Holidays

    Story written on February 27, 2014 by syd livingston.
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    Story Shortlink: https://mail.assertive-maroon-jellyfish.104-250-143-187.cpanel.site/?p=72290
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    The “Holidays” continues the story of the refined and rebellious Dr. Sydney Livingston•passionate about her causes, love and life. In this segment, the serious Syd deals with the dual loss of her career and her mysterious long-time partner. It is a time of uncertainty as Syd pursues uncharted romance waters, and a time to discover a fresh identity in the world of her new L-Word friends

     

    GRIFFIN: I’m not saying that. I mean (turning to Syd) look at you Syd.  You’re a woman and you are a minority.  Aren’t those two obstacles enough for you to have to over-come?  Imagine if you were gay on top of that•and had a triple glass ceiling to contend with.

     

    SYDNEY: So if you knew before a child was born that he or she was gay, what would you do?

     

    BRENDA: I think a family would need to make that personal decision just as they would for any child they know will be born with a deformity. (pointedly to Syd) You and your L.A. abortion clinic are all about women’s choices, right?

     

    SYDNEY: (annoyed and agitated) It’s a women’s health clinic, pregnancy choices are just some of the services….

     

    BRENDA:  (interrupting) And why do gays really need to marry?

     

    HELENA:  Spousal benefits for one.  It affects inheritance, taxes, and health care issues.

     

    SHANE: Kids for another.

     

    BRENDA: (intoxicated) Don’t even start•kids should not have two mommies and two daddies•one of each, just like Noah.

     

    SYDNEY: (composed but fuming) Even with straight families kids have multiple mommies and duplicate daddies, step daddies, etc.  Statistically gay people make better parents.

     

    GRIFFIN:  Oh com’on Syd, even I can’t support that.  Are you trying to tell me that gays are genetically predisposed to be better parents?

     

    SYDNEY: (struggling to stay calm) Not necessarily.  But remember, your straight parent pool is contaminated•for lack of a better word•with unwanted and unplanned pregnancies.  When gays have children it is a very serious and deliberate choice.

     

    SHANE: (interrupting, also annoyed) But let me go back, (to Brenda) you said being gay is a deformity?

     

    GRIFFIN:  (interjecting) Abnormality is probably a better word.

     

    BENDA:  I pray every day and thank god our children aren’t gay.

     

    SYDNEY: (snidely) Pray with an "a" or an "e"?

     

    HELENA: In some societies physical intimacy between same sex couples is the norm and adults only join with the opposite sex to reproduce.

     

    GRIFFIN: Not in this society.  I’m just saying that if you knew the child was gay in the womb you might be able to "fix-it."

     

    SYDNEY: Like they "fix" the male birth rate in China and abort fetus’s because they are female?

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    1. I saw this pop up early in the week but waited to read it over the weekend. I wasn’t disappointed. I love this character’s maturity and passion for what she believes in. I relate to her wisdom yet insecurity–I mean, who hasn’t messed a bed to pretend it was slept in? I’ve read all the Syd stories (even re-read portions of the original re: the wonderful relationship conversation with Tasha and the revealing fireplace sceen). “Holidays” shows Syd’s vulnerable side. She’s still grounded, but unfocused and searching. Nicely written–it was a pleasant New Year’s surprise–thanks!

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