Dear Ann Landers,
live with another woman who has a young fe-male child. Yes, we are lesbians and I am not ashamed of it. I am very fond of the little girl and consider myself very nearly a parent because of my relationship with her mother. What I need to know is what I should call this child when I refer to her in conversations? I don't like to say, "She is the daughter of my room-mate," because she is much more than that. I am proud of the fact that she is the daughter of the woman I love and is as dear to me as if she were my own child. Your suggestions will be greatly appreciated. NO CLOSETS FOR US