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.
Read MoreToday, mother Christie Draper talks honestly and openly about struggles she faced when her son came out as gay to her, and how she was able to accept and love her son through it all, as well as become an activist for all LGBTQ people.
Read MoreAudrey Benedetto recently interviewed her mom about what Audrey's coming out process taught her about family and religion, and about what she wishes she knew about queer identities beforehand.
Read MoreVanessa Fabbre is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis. We recently had a chance to talk to her about her photography and interview project, To Survive on This Shore, which discusses growing older and coming out as trans later in life.
Read MoreWhen her daughter, Abbey, was outed, Carmella tried to explain it all away and put her daughter in a neatly defined box. Read about how Carmella then challenged those tendencies to accept her daughter as she is at any given moment.
Read MoreComing out is a process, one that does not have a set end point for most LGBTQ people. Nicole shares how and why it took her years to fully come out to herself and to her family, along with explaining how much easier it is now as opposed to during her adolescence.
Read MoreRichard James reflects on his daughter's coming out process, the bullying and rejection faced by many LGBTQ youth, and the ways in which his child's bravery has catalyzed his own.
Read MoreLinda Ulanoff talks about mourning the loss of the vision she had for herself as the mother of a daughter, telling others, reaching acceptance, and growing closer to her child through the coming out process.
Read MoreKhalid El Khatib reflects on some of the "firsts" in his life, and how they've defined much of his personal narrative.
Read MoreFive years have passed since Jacquelyn Delcamp came out to her parents. Find out how acknowledging the things they all shoved under the rug for so long has helped her to shed her feelings of shame and fear, despite conflicting beliefs.
Read MoreKristin and Dannielle share their personal stories about when and how they came out, who they came out to, what they feared and more.
Read MoreMarsha Aizumi talks about her journey from sadness, shame and fear to unconditional love and acceptance as a mother of a transgender son.
Read MoreCamille of Gaywrites sits down with her mom to talk about coming out and our book, and it is adorable.
Read MoreTransgender teen Leelah Alcorn took her own life late in December, leaving behind a note pleading for progress in society. My Kid Is Gay contributor Liam Lowery reflects on his own transition, relationship with his late mother, and the need for resources to help parents understand their transgender children.
Read MoreWhiskey Blue shares a holiday story of family, nerves, and pleasantly surprising acceptance.
Read MoreWhat happens next? Sherry Kircus shares some of her initial thoughts, fears, and actions, as well as things she learned in the years since her son came out to her.
Read MoreBrent Almond offers a glimpse inside the head of someone who was once a gay kid, and who is now a parent, through a moving letter.
Read MoreWe all have culture, both inside of us and around us. Today, Laurin Mayeno reflects on the cultural barriers that caused her fear and shame when her gender-creative, gay son was growing up.
Read MoreWhen Susan Berland's son came out to her in 1989 she wasn’t surprised, but she didn't want it to be true--and she was ashamed of feeling that way. Find out how she moved from feeling fear and apprehension to pride!
Read MoreRead about our co-founder Kristin's experience coming out to her Catholic parents over Thanksgiving dinner!
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