Because SHE followed ME on Twitter!

“OMG!!! Guess who’s following me on Twitter!”

Our night was winding down with the glow of our phones and easy conversation. It had been an amazing day for democrats, and as political junkies the win felt surreal as we processed this new, hopeful, political landscape. And now I just couldn’t contain my jolt of adrenaline.

“Representative JoCasta Zamarripa, 8th district in the Wisconsin State Assembly, is following me!”

You know that feeling when someone you respect gives you a nod. Tingles. Fear. Excitement. Worry. Humility. Acceptance.

I digress, here are my top five reasons why she is a rock star.

First Latina elected to the Wisconsin Legislature, giving a voice for women and the Latino community.A long-time supporter of the LGBT community. In July 2012, prior to re-election, she announced via the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that she is bisexual. Transparency is so refreshing!Prior to public service she worked for Planned Planned as an outreach coordinator.She in on the 2017 Health Committee for the Wisconsin State Assembly.Quote “This is what happens when we speak truth to power”

You know what this means? It means that yesterday, through all the noise, someone in the position to affect change heard. Not the whole story, but a door or window cracked open.

The possibility of uncovering a champion to help our ten% fight the social injustice of endometriosis seems a little more hopeful today. Because she followed me on Twitter.

Last Night I went to Bed with a Smile on my Face, was originally published in FemTruth on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.