This book... where do I begin. It not only deepened my love for Chely but it was like.. it's so hard to explain but I felt so at home in a way. The things Chely talked about, her feelings, reactions from people.. I could recognize so many things from my own life. Especially the ongoing crushes on female teachers... my god those were the times lol I am not a huge book reader because I can't seem to find the time but I literally swallowed this book in less than a week! I so wish my parents understood English better (we're Danish) because I would love for them to read Like Me to broaden their understanding and so they can see that a good, pretty girl can STILL be gay and STILL be successful.
I am so thankful for Chely and I cannot wait for the Wish me Away documentary to be released. That at least I can show my parents :)

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This book touched me deeply, I can't really articulate the way this book has effected me, but it has and in a good way. A very good way. Especially the parts about Chely going over seas with the troops. My dad is in the Army and has been to Afghanistan, and I've been an Army brat my whole life always surrounded by troops and their famillies, so it ment alot to me that Chely is such a hug supporter. (Even though we're in the Canadian forces)  .
Thank you Chely for writing such a beautiful book.

I'm re-reading the book. This book has had a profound impact on me since I come from a similar upbringing, have had many of the same experiences in church and trying to keep my secret from work. I'm a teacher, am a lesbian that doesn't fit the stereotype and can even hide from gays, have carried guilt and shame over that, and on just about every page I see myself.

The prayer: God please give me peace. I prayed that prayer on April 26, 2010, but for different reasons. I lost my "Julia" in an accident in Jan 2010. I was at the end. I was dying myself so at about 530am before work I found myself prostrate on the couch sobbing and praying to God. I kept it simple and said: Dear God, Please give me a moment's peace about Holly's death. I love you, dear Lord. Amen. Tat's the way I always end my prayers. Then on page 278 the Choice chapter, Chely says she's an ovo-lacto vegetarian. This is only the second time I have ever heard that term. In April of 1994 on my first date with Holly, she informed me she was an ovo-lacto vegetarian. I said what's that?

One thing that impressed me while reading Chely's book, Like Me, was the fact that she did not cut herself any slack. I appreciate her story, her life, her out life, her music (fan since SWF days), her advocacy, and her loyalty.

Update my error on work cited. The page I was referring to is page 257 chapter titled Choice. Ovo-lacto vegetarian.

I can't wait to read it! I've asked for it for Christmas (one of my many hints to my mom that I'm gay, hoping that she'll gradually realise and I won't have to come out to her...)