Finally Coming Out

Life can be A LOT, not just sometimes, but always. Our family brings a lot to the table, and I am sure that you can relate to one, if not several, of the platforms that we speak from.

On today's podcast, we take a moment to be super vulnerable and transparent about recent psychiatric events with our youngest child. We talk about raising neurodivergent children with invisible disabilities in the judgement of the public eye. We talk about how the reactions of onlookers could be the game-changers we need.

Here's a list of just a little of what makes our family pridefully ours:

- Two moms - our family lives within the spectrum of the LGBTQIA+ community

- Adoption - All three kids were adopted from the foster care system.

- Neurodiversity - Amongst all three kids, we work with ADHD, ODD, OCD, Tourettes, Attachment Disorder, Severe Anxiety, Cognitive Processing Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Fetal Alcohol Disorder, Trauma, and likely Intermittent Explosive Disorder. It's a lot.

- A blended family - Tamar has only joined our family in the last 11 months as a second mom to our three girls. Lenaya and the twins both come from different biological families.

- Indigenous Connections - All three girls are indigenous and collectively represent four different bands.

- Christian background - Faith is very important to us as we move through the world as gay moms.

This is just a little of what we navigate on a daily.

I hope you enjoy listening to us share our vulnerable and sometimes controversial truth on our podcast "Two Moms and a Beautiful Shit Show"

Join us today as we interview one of our teenagers about what it was like to find out her mom was gay within the Christian church. We talk about her memories of being adopted and what it was like getting two moms after 14 years with one. We also get her reactions to the laws getting passed in the States.

This week you get the opportunity to hear from two of our kids as they talk about what the word "Pride" means to them. Both of them are deeply neuro-divergent and share from their hearts what it means to live with Pride.

Listen up this week as we talk about raising 18-year-old twins, who live on almost every part of the Neuro Diverse Spectrum while transitioning to adulthood.

This week we also discuss where Pride Month came from and some great ways to celebrate!

In this week's podcast episode, we talk about how 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 came to be used as a "clobber passage" and how the word "Homosexual" was never intended to be in the Bible. We also talk about the concept of trust and if we can still say we trust in the infallible word of God. We talk about the documentary "1946" and about how a single word changed modern history.

For many LGBTQ+ individuals, religion and spirituality can be a source of comfort, community, and guidance. However, some religious traditions, including certain interpretations of Christianity, have historically condemned same-sex relationships and gender-nonconforming identities. This has led to the use of "clobber passages," or biblical verses that are often cited to condemn homosexuality and other non-normative expressions of sexuality and gender.

In this episode, we explore a couple of the clobber passages and just how legit the interpretation of them may not be...

In today's podcast, we share some fun stories on what it looks like parenting children with special needs. We learn about how to make a mouse trap and discuss how we feel identifying with the label "Christian" in a world that isn't very welcoming of it.

The current political climate in the states, especially within the state of Florida, has been weighing on us a great deal. We find ourselves left with the question of What Would Jesus Do? In this podcast episode, we look background behind the "WWJD" movement and at the teachings of Jesus in the Bible, including his emphasis on love, compassion, non-judgment and acceptance, and we discuss how these principles can be applied to our treatment of LGBTQ individuals.

We also explore the role of the church in advocating for LGBTQ rights and working towards greater inclusivity and equality. We discuss the importance of building bridges between the LGBTQ community and the church and finding ways to support and affirm LGBTQ individuals within faith communities.

Finally, we offer practical advice for listeners who want to make a positive difference in the lives of LGBTQ individuals. We encourage listeners to speak out against discrimination, educate themselves about LGBTQ issues, and support organizations that are working towards greater equality and inclusivity.

Welcome to this exciting episode of our podcast, where we're celebrating the launch of the highly anticipated book, Shameous"!

Join us as we sit down with the author (me) to discuss the inspiration behind the book, the writing process, and the themes explored within its pages.

As we delve into the book's journey to publication, we'll explore the excitement and anticipation that come with launching a deeply vulnerable book launch like this.

Whether you're a fan of the author (lol), interested in the book's themes of shame and coming out as gay in the conservative evangelical movement, or just love reading, this podcast episode is not to be missed. So grab a cup of coffee, cozy up in your favourite reading spot, and join us for this book launch celebration!