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Interviewing Michelle Badillo from Netflix’s One Day at a Time: Part 2

Part 2 of our interview with Michelle Badillo is here! This time, we're talking about Lydia's character, and the topic of coming out + religion.

The Letter I Wish I Wrote When I Came Out

Back in 2011, Kristin Russo wrote this letter at Everyone Is Gay for a young person whose mother was struggling with her child’s sexuality. We hope these words can serve as an important reminder to many more parents out there. Your child loves you.

A Conversation With Dr. Michael LaSala, Ph.D. — Part 2

We recently had the opportunity to talk with Dr. Michael LaSala, an associate professor at the School of Social Work at Rutgers University and a practicing psychotherapist. In this installment, Dr. LaSala talks about issues of religion and sexuality, and provides advice for parents looking to integrate their religious beliefs with the love they have for their LGBT child.

ReligiontheparensprojectJanuary 28, 2015#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Catholic, Interview, Mental Health, Religion

On Religion

Kristin Russo, co-founder of My Kid Is Gay, came out to her parents at 17 years old. Her mother, a devout Roman Catholic, did not take the news well. But, despite her mother's fears, Kristin turned to her faith as she wrestled with her beliefs and herself in an effort to create her own identity.

Religion, Personal StoriestheparensprojectAugust 6, 2014#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Catholic, Religion