Your Stories
A Million Moms for Civil Marriage
When my daughter came out to me, I remember telling her that being able to share love with someone was the most important thing in a relationship – no matter with whom the relationship was shared.
My Coming Out Made My Sister Feel “Normal”
"Everyone I know has a gay brother or sister," she said. "I didn’t until now. Not that it’s the hip, chic and trendy thing to have. But when others are speaking about their siblings, I had no point of reference – and no one to love like they did for having such an open and honest relationship with a brother or a sister!"
As a mother, I am furious
My son is 21 years old. He has hazel eyes, can eat anything and never gain an ounce, loves thrift shopping and lives in China. And he is gay.
A Sister’s Journey
When I told my sister I was a lesbian, I was 14 years old and she was 10. She was outwardly supportive. That is, at least she did not hate me. Over time, I came to know that she was seriously confused.
I want to follow in my father's footsteps
When the province of Ontario, Canada, rather suddenly started allowing same-sex marriage in 2003, I came out to my parents. While speaking with my father, we touched upon gay marriage, and I told him that I felt my being able to marry would not in some way jeopardize the institution of marriage, but help to solidify it.
The Path to Health for All People
We support and advocate full equality for all people in any family grouping, without regard to sexual orientation.