Ricky Martin: I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man

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"If someone asked me today, 'Ricky, what are you afraid of?' I would answer 'the blood that runs through the streets of countries at war, child slavery, terrorism, the cynicism of some people in positions of power, the misinterpretation of faith.' But fear of my truth? Not at all! On the contrary, it fills me with strength and courage. This is just what I need especially now that I am the father of two beautiful boys that are so full of light and who with their outlook teach me new things every day. To keep living as I did up until today would be to indirectly diminish the glow that my kids where born with.

"Enough is enough. This has to change. This was not supposed to happen 5 or 10 years ago, it is supposed to happen now. Today is my day, this is my time, and this is my moment. These years in silence and reflection made me stronger and reminded me that acceptance has to come from within and that this kind of truth gives me the power to conquer emotions I didn't even know existed. What will happen from now on? It doesn't matter. I can only focus on what's happening to me in this moment.

"The word 'happiness' takes on a new meaning for me as of today. It has been a very intense process. Every word that I write in this letter is born out of love, acceptance, detachment and real contentment. Writing this is a solid step towards my inner peace and vital part of my evolution. I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man. I am very blessed to be who I am."

http://rickymartinmusic.com/portal/news/news.asp?item=114532

First father, then husband? I would be really glad to post also that news...

Comments

[edenwinters.livejournal.com]

How sad that he had to hide who he was all those years. He looks happy now, though, and his sons are adorable. I'm with you, Elisa, in hoping that he has someone special in his life.

[elisa-rolle.livejournal.com]

I read in his words that he did that for his sons, but I hope there are also other reasons, the romantic in me is always lurking.

[edenwinters.livejournal.com]

Yes, me too! I hope to see many pictures of a happy little family soon!

[snowmore.livejournal.com]

Good for Ricky!! On one hand, I don't think it's anyone's business who he loves or has sex with, but on the other hand, it must feel good to just be who he is.

His children are beautiful! Thanks for you information, Elisa!

[elisa-rolle.livejournal.com]

I think it's important to give an example of how you can do something for million of people who look at you as point of reference. Truth, for him it is easier, he has money and success, and now also a family, but it's the same a step more.

[aileenfan.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad he came out and can be himself at last:) He looks adorable with the boys:) I hope some wonderful man will finally join them and they'll create even cuter family together:)
Go Ricky!!!

[elisa-rolle.livejournal.com]

That would be another good news and another good example on how to live happily gay after ;-)

[ryan-field.livejournal.com]

I think a lot of the gay community isn't very shocked, me included. But it's nice that he decided to do it for himself.

[elisa-rolle.livejournal.com]

Not only for the gay community LOL when my mother yesterday heard the news on tv, we were at dinner and she told to me: "but you already knew it, is it such a surprise?" and then she looked at me like I had some hidden source to find this things out... When he had the two baby using a surrogate mother, I told my mother that, if an handsome and wealthy man like him pay for a surrogate mother, than probably he has no desire for a woman in his life, so it was pretty much an outing already that.

[ryan-field.livejournal.com]

I think you're right, everyone either knew or was guessing. I'm just glad, for his sake, he decided to come out. He must have been holding it in for so long it was hard to handle.

[mammarella.livejournal.com]

Oooops! I had no idea, it's a total surprise to me.
But it's great that he came out. I can't even begin to imagine all this weight on his shoulders, watching himself all the time what to do, what to say and so on. However we're lucky the times are getting better in that respect. People are more tolerant and accepting.
What is scary though is that his own friends and family held him behind, instead of providing support.
Of course they were afraid for him, but putting your own son or friend through this misery is no way to solve the problem.
Seems that Ricky is very happy and his kids are just beautiful! You go, Ricky!!! :D

[elisa-rolle.livejournal.com]

They said that inside his circle of friends it was pretty common news, so probably he had to hide only to the public, if you manage to have a private life, this means that he had moment when he can be open. But still, probably it was not easy.