“….I looked at myself in the mirror and said, “This is going to be hell of a ride”. I was only twelve and much I knew about the turmoil of life I would have, but that was the day when it all changed…”
We all have a story to tell the world. It’s not like one story is better than others, but some of us feel that there might be something – a word, a sentence, a thought, that would make a difference in somebody’s life.
I know that things that I have gone through, emotions that I have experienced could have been different if only I had someone to talk to or I had a book to read. It all could have been less painful and I would have ended up less screwed up.
However, I am deeply thankful to everyone who has left footprints in my life and left me with choices to make. After all, you are the reason I am the way I am. Thank you!
My name is Dace (pronounced Dotsay) and I was born in a dinky country called Latvia thinking that my life’s purpose was to find a husband, get a white picket fence, produce a child or two, and get a dog (optional). If I was lucky, I would have gotten a husband with a car and a summer house somewhere by the beach on the Baltic Sea – the whole package to seal the deal and make my parents, relatives and my people (Latvians) happy. However, there was a small…just a small problem. I was gay.
My story can be told in few sentences but the turmoil I have gone through to accept myself and live my life being true to myself, is worth a book. Why? Because I believe that there is another girl or boy who is lost in the ocean of contradicting feelings and beliefs, and is looking for a ray of light that will make them feel not so alone.
Currently, I live in Canada with my partner of almost 8 years and I have a few things to share with this world. If whatever I have to say, helps at least one person or saves at least one soul from being lost, it is worth putting myself on a platter.
I have gone through ups and downs, through darkness and light and I have learned a lesson. Every single person that has come into my life has taught me something that helped me in my journey. Either that was: anger, pain, happiness, love, or joy, it created me – a better me.
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“….I looked at myself in the mirror and said, “This is going to be hell of a ride”. I was only twelve and much I knew about the turmoil of life I would have, but that was the day when it all changed…”
Just found your blog via Alpha and like it very much. I’m straight but pro gay. I’m just digging in, but will read more and return. You write well and your message is strong. Thanks for sharing it.
By: Paul Sonderman on April 3, 2009
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Thanks Paul for stopping by and dedicating your time to read what I have to say
By: Dace Sevcuna on July 17, 2009
at 9:16 pm
I’m glad you have this blog. I’m trying to help reduce the suicide rate among LGBT youth…my roommate was almost a statistic two years ago until she accepted who she was…and I think your blog helps people know they are not alone and gives them strength.
By: Stephanie Silberstein on June 29, 2010
at 2:04 am
thank you for your kind words. I wish I could help at least one person not to feel so alone and see the light at the end of the tunnel.
By: Dace on June 29, 2010
at 3:54 am
Wandered in + stayed to look around…I like your blog.
By: me on June 30, 2010
at 11:36 am
You are a truly amazing person, Dace! It takes a lot of courage sometimes to stand up and be yourself, and it is very inspiring to hear about your journey.
By: Heather on April 26, 2011
at 3:10 am
thank you!
By: Dace on April 26, 2011
at 4:28 am
Thank you for your kind post on my entry on …a dance experience. I have read some of your words here and beleive that we have similar intentions with our craft. Cheers to love and light and expression! best regards
Genevieve Nolet
By: Genevieve Nolet on April 26, 2011
at 4:20 pm
Indeed, Cheers to love and light and expression!
By: Dace on April 26, 2011
at 7:26 pm
I love your photograph. You are so cute!
By: suzanne ross on June 13, 2011
at 1:30 am
Suzanne, don’t make me blush!
By: Dace on June 13, 2011
at 2:13 am
You’re extremely inspirational Dace!!
I will definitely be returning here frequently.
By: The Fun Fearless Female on January 20, 2012
at 3:56 pm
Every single person that I meet in life (real life or virtual) inspires me and teaches me something.
By: Dace on January 20, 2012
at 5:32 pm
You.Are.Amazing. Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier, I’m hoping to keep up with you now!
By: 2 Girls Getting Married on February 4, 2012
at 3:42 am
no, thank you for sharing yourself and your life with others
By: Dace on February 4, 2012
at 5:34 am
Thanks for the suggestions re Canada… It’s a large country and there’s so much to see…
I’ve read a number of your posts and find your candor so refreshing. There’s also a gentleness that will prove itself in your favour; as you already know, I’m sure. I am really taken by your willingness to ‘put yourself out there’ and be true to yourself…. What else can we be, if not ourselves? Once we accept that, what does it matter what anyone else thinks of us….. 
By: carolynpageabc on March 4, 2012
at 10:54 am
thank you very much, Carolyn, for stopping by and for kind words. I honestly enjoyed reading your blog. It’s nice to see somebody challenge dogmas and beliefs. I am still chewing on what you have to say and once I am ready I will comment.
thanks again!
By: Dace on March 4, 2012
at 9:52 pm
You see; we all have our own personal uniqueness with which to come to terms. Mine has been to accept my own particular differences… I have however; not without a long struggle….
By: carolynpageabc on March 4, 2012
at 11:04 pm