I have had a lot of conversations with Catholic parents who do not know what to do when their children come out to them. Having LBGTQ+ children is not something talked about much in Catholic circles. For awhile, I would sit in groups of Catholics who talked about gay people in the worst ways and I would keep my mouth shut knowing that I had a gay child. Then my oldest son died to suicide and I decided that I was not going to choose my Faith or my child. The Catechism of the Catholic Church says nothing about having to make that choice. I believe all the teachings of the Catholic Church and live by them, but I cannot make that choice for anyone else. Even my children. Anthony died as a self identified atheist with two children out of wedlock. If I trust God with Anthony's soul even knowing all the choices that he made outside of Church teaching then I have to do that with my surviving children.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/edeninvitation/

Instagram: @edeninvitation

Today I talk to Sarah Mock a freelance writer in DC. She writes and works in Agricultural and Justice. This is two women raised in rural America talking about life, justice and being women. 

You can support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LeticiaOAdams?fan_landing=true. 

Or Venmo: @Leticia-Adams-10

My family's band came out with a new album. Listen to the story of how they became our favorite band after a tiny rant about my life.

Seether's new album is out! You can get more info here:

https://www.seether.com/

https://save.org/

My interview with Shaun from 2017

https://www.patheos.com/blogs/throughbrokenroses/2017/08/23/interview-shaun-morgan-seether-suicide/

I am rambling this week about how I used to think I was better than my family who worked in the fields because I did not want that life. 

I am so excited about this episode of In the Tension! I love therapy. I tell everyone I know that therapy is the best thing I have ever done. And I mean it. My therapist is one of my favorite people and I would buy her a house if I win the lottery. She has helped me so much in the last decade of my life.  So I am happy to have Regina on the podcast this week to talk about mental health, setting boundaries, and trauma. 

Regina Boyd is the founder of Boyd Counseling Services, a Catholic/Christian licensed mental health practice that provides in-person and virtual therapy for couples, families, and teens. She works with clients who are experiencing life changes, desire a healthy emotional connection and seek to develop problem-solving strategies within their relationships.

You can find her website here:

https://www.reginaboyd.com/about-me

https://boydcounselingservices.thinkific.com/courses/discovering-deep-love

https://www.patreon.com/LeticiaOAdams

I have a story to tell ya'll about this week. I have to go back to my old life a bit and tell you about that first! I hope you enjoy it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILsD0CvUC80