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August 2019 • Articles & News

Families of gay kids were once seen as the enemy by support groups. That’s changing. It can take parents time to adjust but their support makes all the difference.

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A Commencement Address Do-Over

"I thought God wanted to use me to show gay people how to be straight. Instead, God used gay people to show me how to be Christian." Rachel Held Evans' commencement address do-over.

Feb. 20, 2018 • Articles & News

Dad of 12-year-old transgender child: ‘He’s trying to be his best self’

A father shares his experience and advises "...listen to your kids, honor their feelings and show you respect them."

11/21/2017 • Articles & News

LGBTQ Americans Report Harassment & Violence

Over half of LGBTQ Americans experience violence, threats or harassment. 2017 poll results from NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

Oct. 2017 • Articles & News

FreedHearts

Support for Christian parents of LGBTQ, providing guidance on how to love their child without compromising their faith. Offers courses, private support groups and publications.

10/9/17 • Articles & News

OutServe-SLDN

OutServe-SLDN represents the U.S. LGBT military community worldwide to educate the community, provide legal services, provide developmental opportunities, support members and local chapters, communicate effectively, and work towards equality for all.

August 2009 • Articles & News

Parent Communication Can Promote Sexually Healthy Behavior

Confident, loving parent-child communication leads to improved contraceptive and condom use, improved communication about sex, and fewer sexual risk behaviors among adolescents.

Sept. 20, 2017 • Articles & News

LGBTQ Students in NYC Face Risks

Bullying and homelessness are far more likely to impact lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning students compared to heterosexual kids, an NYC report shows.

June 2017 • Articles & News

CDC Survey of LGBT Youth Health – 2017

The 2017 update to this CDC annual survey of LGBT youth risks, experiences and health with suggestions for how schools and parents can help.

May 4, 2017 • Articles & News

Letting Go Of My Daughter To Make Way For My Son

When a person transitions, the whole family transitions, they say. Adjusting to a new name, different pronouns, and changing family identity is something we are still getting used to.

June 24, 2016 • Articles & News

Family Acceptance the Biggest Factor for Positive LGBTQ Outcomes

How families respond when youth come out during adolescence can have a powerful impact on young people’s health and well-being. According to groundbreaking research from the Family Acceptance Project, family support is crucial.

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Out, Safe and Respected

A Guide to LGBTQ youth in schools for educators and parents. How to protect your child and work to make your school safe with specific steps to develop healthy, nurturing school environments for LGBTQ students.

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Monitoring Your Teens Activities: What Parents Should Know

Good parenting practices apply when your child is LGBT as well. Here are suggestions for monitoring any teen youth.

June 20, 2017 • Articles & News

Coming Out as Mormon and Gay

Savannah, 12, made a decision that she was going to come out as lesbian at her Mormon Church during her personal testimony. The article and attached video show her experience.

June 30, 2017 • Articles & News

7 Important Ways to Be a Better LGBTQ Ally

Being an ally of an LGBTQ friend or family member comes with its own set of challenges. How do you empathize, for example, if you can't even begin to relate to what they're going through?

February 2015 • Articles & News

Understanding Issues Facing Transgender Americans

This brief report introduces the major areas in which transgender Americans face legal barriers to fully participating in life and provides a summary of what advocates are doing to work for change.

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We Are > AIDS

GreaterThan.org provides the best and latest information about HIV prevention, testing, treatment and more. Designed to work across mobile, tablet, laptop or desktop computers, the site is easy-to-navigate with fact-driven content.

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“Reconciling” – A Sermon on Matthew 5:21-37

Hartke writes on the intersection of faith and sexuality and seeks to understand, interpret, and share parts of the Bible that relate to gender identity and the lives of transgender individuals.

Aug 2016 • Articles & News

CDC National Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual High School Students’ Health

Graphics on key summary points and links to entire report and materials. Results show risks of violence and bullying are generally double that of heterosexual teens.

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Legal same-sex marriage tied to fewer suicide tries

Associated Press article from Feb. 2017 concerning reserach at Johns Hopkins’ Bloomberg School of Public Health and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association magazine "Pediatrics"

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10 Anti-Gay Myths Debunked

The LGBT community is more targeted by attacks than any other group.This article addresses common myths and slurs with facts and research.

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The Genderbread Person

Confused on terms? This helpful summary and explanation uses graphics and essays to explain the differences in gender identity, gender expression, and biological sex. Includes a helpful one page summary graphic.

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Sally Field’s impassioned open letter about her gay son

A heartfelt letter about her experiences as the mother of a homosexual son two heterosexual boys. "

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Glennon Doyle Melton on What She’d Say to Her Son if He Was Gay

Touching and humorous, an essay on bullying that ends with her letter.

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What to Do When Your Child Says: “I’m Gay!”

Important advice for parents from a psychologist and researcher.

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Talking with Your High School Teen About Identity

Whether your teen is coming out or just curious, they’re likely to have many questions about LGBTQ issues. Here are definitions, information and tips for talking with your teen about identity.

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Ideas on what to say to your child when they come out

Episode from a blog/podcast series about a Christian man coming to terms with being gay. He reflects on the difficulty of coming out, family reactions and what words can mean in saving lives.

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Here’s What We Know About the Science of Sexual Orientation

A painful look at the struggle of coming out to parents, the struggle to speak and the sometimes struggle to survive rejection. Ends with suggestions to parents on how to react in love.

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Coming Out Support

Information for those coming out from the LGBT Foundation in England.

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An Open Letter to My Beloved Church

Wenger was removed as a pastor for performing the marriage of his gay son. He offers us all a lesson in Christian love of both family and the church.

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My Response to A Conservative Christian: Unconditional Love

A counselor with a practice that specializes in gender, sexuality & relationships give an essay response to a letter.