Former England cricketer Sarah Taylor, on Wednesday (February 22), revealed that she and her companion Diana expect their first youngster.
The veteran stumper broke out the great news on social media, anticipating heat congratulatory replies from her followers and followers. She did get some. But most of the Twitter customers handed homophobic comments regarding her partner’s pregnancy.
In the announcement tweet, Sarah had written: “Being a mother has always been my partner’s dream. The journey hasn’t been an easy one but Diana has never given up. I know she will be the best mum and I’m so happy to be a part of it x 19 weeks to go and life will be very different.”
Being a mom has at all times been my companion’s dream. The journey hasn’t been a simple one however Diana has by no means given up. I do know she would be the finest mum and I’m so blissful to be a half of it x
19 weeks to go and life might be very totally different ! ?? pic.twitter.com/9bvwK1Yf1e
— Sarah Taylor (@Sarah_Taylor30) February 21, 2023
Claiming that she is a ‘lesbian’ and has been for a very very long time, Sarah requested trolls to teach themselves earlier than passing a judgement.
“Well, I did not anticipate I should have attached an FAQ when announcing my partners pregnancy! Hopefully I can answer some questions. IVF: donated sperm from an unknown individual who wants to gift a very unique opportunity to others…” wrote Sarah.
Well, I didn’t anticipate I ought to have hooked up an FAQ when asserting my companions pregnancy!
Hopefully I can reply some questions.
IVF: donated sperm from an unknown particular person who desires to present a very distinctive alternative to others…
— Sarah Taylor (@Sarah_Taylor30) February 23, 2023
“Yes I am a lesbian, and have been for a very long time. No it’s not a choice. I am in love and happy, that’s what matters. Every family is different…how it operates and how it looks. Educate yourself before passing judgement. The baby will be loved and supported…
“We are all brought up differently with differing beliefs, I do not pass judgment on other’s. I will however pass judgment on hate, mocking and abuse. You do not belong here. Love who you want as long as you’re happy. Thanks to all who sent love and support. Love is love,” she added.
We are all introduced up in another way with differing beliefs, I don’t cross judgment on different’s. I’ll nonetheless cross judgment on hate, mocking and abuse. You don’t belong right here.
Love who you need so long as you are blissful. Thanks to all who despatched love and help ?. Love is love ?️?
— Sarah Taylor (@Sarah_Taylor30) February 23, 2023
In 2019, Sarah introduced her retirement from all varieties of cricket to deal with her psychological well being.
The London-born represented England in 10 Tests, 126 ODIs and 90 T20Is, scoring 300 runs, 4056 runs and 2177 runs, respectively. She completed her worldwide profession with 104 stumpings and 128 catches throughout codecs.