It can be difficult when your lifestyle doesn’t line up with the expectations of others. It is especially true on those who are gay, and in the Asian cultures, it can be particularly difficult. That is about to become quite obvious when you see this video, which tells a most unusual story.
It can cause rifts in the family but sometimes, support in the workplace can make all of the difference. This video was posted by HSBC Bank in Taiwan. It tells the story of Jennifer, one of their employees. She was getting married but because she was marrying another woman, her parents refused to come to the wedding. That is when the CEO, John Li, stepped up to the place and did something amazing.
This video is not only an example of what the HSBC Bank in Taiwan is able to do, they also posted it online with the blessings of the overall company, which has a worldwide presence. The two women in this video did find themselves in a rather unusual and perhaps uncomfortable situation. Regardless of whether people agree with their decision or not, it was their decision to make and the fact that she was not supported by her family is something that many people can relate to. In the end, things worked out in an amazing way.
John decided that he would stand in for her father and walk her down the aisle. The video tells the touching tale of the wedding and how it affected her life. At first, she was concerned that her lifestyle choice would affect her career but as it turns out, that was the least of her worries. We could only hope that all of us would have that kind of support when we made choices that might not be the most popular among our family members.