Dear Amy: My partner of 28 years and I decided to finally marry (at age 70) last December. Due to the pandemic, the ceremony was conducted on Zoom with just a very few close friends and family members. Shortly after, I announced our marriage and posted a couple of photos on Facebook. A week later, I received a call from my cousin, who heard about my marriage from one of her daughters (who saw my post). She seemed very happy about it and congratulated us. Since that call, we have not received a gift or a congratulatory card from her or her family. Months later, it still bothers me. I have always given my cousin and her children gifts for baptisms, birthdays, engagements weddings, etc. I am saddened that she doesn’t consider my marriage as important as a straight one. She is very religious, so that might be the reason. However, my partner and I have always been included in all her family gatherings over the years and have always been considered a couple. My cousin and I are like brother and sister. I think this is why it hurts so much. Should I bring up my disappointment, or try to let it go? Either way, I’m sure this won’t end well. – Hurt Feelings Dear Hurt: First of all, congratulations! Now, buckle up, because I want to suggest a counter-narrative. Here is the letter I imagine your cousin might have sent to me: “Dear Amy: My cousin and I are like brother and sister! I have always been genuinely happy to include him and his partner of 28 years in all of our family gatherings over the years, including those really important events such as engagements, weddings, baptisms, birthdays, etc. Last year, he and his partner decided to get married! This is great news; they’ve been together longer than most married couples I know, and at the age of 70, I’d say it’s about time. I understand that during the pandemic, any in-person ceremony would be out of the question, but imagine how hurt I felt when I learned about this wedding ...
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Derek Chauvin trial verdict: Ex-Minneapolis police officer found guilty on all charges in George Floyd’s death
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Why Americans are abandoning the church
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Heath Occupations Students of America is an international organization that brings innovation and competition to its members. The organization inspires tens of thousands of individuals to compete each year at the International Leadership Conference. HOSA is for those who have an interest in a healthcare profession or simply want to explore areas of medicine. Daniel Wieland is the president of UA HOSA, and he has been the president for the last three years. He has three majors which include biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology and biomedical engineering. HOSA is widely recognized, and Wieland plays a role in advertising the experience one gains from becoming a HOSA member. The Daily Wildcat sat down with Wieland to get to know him and the club better. Daily Wildcat : What is HOSA? Daniel Wieland: HOSA stands for Health Occupations Students of America. It is an international student organization that can be found at the collegiate, high school, and middle school levels. At the University of Arizona charter, we are a registered pre-health club to promote opportunities to empower our members in their healthcare endeavors and journey. HOSA also hosts competitions at the online, state, and international levels along with leadership conferences to allow for networking and greater exposure to medicine. MORE FROM THE DAILY WILDCAT Transforming a novel into a movie: A Q&A with the UA's Stacey Cochran Cultural centers provide support and connection for UA students Extracurriculars across campus: Involvement and opportunity DW : How can people sign up to be UA HOSA members? Wieland: People can sign up by contacting us at [email protected] and requesting to be added to the list-serv. Attend a meeting and introduce yourself to us, and we’d be happy to answer any questions you have (or you can email them too). Check out our website for more information. Also, all undergraduates can sign up to ...
