Dedications:

Exclusivity is the root of all of our human maladies.
It allows us not only to separate from others
But also to oppress them. Racism, sexism, homophobia,
Slavery, all forms of hatred and bigotry, stem
From the notion that “I am separate from you- by
Virtue of skin color, ethnicity, behavior, belief…”

- Sharif Abdullah, Creating a World that Works for All



To all my fellow Californians; to those who suffer from the legal confusion and instability of your love-based relationships. May this piece of work help express the enormous amount of support for you and your families.



To all my fellow Californians; to those that value their traditions that are rooted in their faith, education, and experience that may be contrary to the idea of civil liberties for all their fellow human. May this piece of work offer you an alternative look at a community that wants the freedom to define their own sense of family and partnership.


To the families of the participants of this project- to those that agree, to those that do not, let this work be a testament to the bravery of your loved ones that chose to share their stories with me.