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Her Son’s Death Sparked a Movement Against Homophobia - Jane Clementi's Story
Jane Clementi’s world shattered when she lost her son Tyler to bullying for being gay. She decided she was going on a mission to make sure no other family goes through the same pain, and she started a non-profit to help end bullying. In this episode, Jane shares her journey from grief to activism, why she believes LGBTQ+ kids need to be fully embraced, and how she found her faith again after leaving a church that condemned her son.
Tyler Clementi Foundation: TylerClementi.org
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Jane Clementi’s world shattered when she lost her son Tyler to bullying for being gay. She decided she was going on a mission to make sure no other family goes through the same pain, and she started a non-profit to help end bullying. In this episode, Jane shares her journey from grief to activism, why she believes LGBTQ+ kids need to be fully embraced, and how she found her faith again after leaving a church that condemned her son.
Tyler Clementi Foundation: TylerClementi.org
Support us and Join our Monthly Zoom on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/ITriedtoBeStraight
Chat with us and others on Discord: https://discord.gg/5jVTkdUm
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