If you’re a parent and your child has come out, it can be a time of uncertainty and fear.

Karen and Sam share Sam’s journey of struggle and substance abuse after her family disowned her when she came out. Their relationship healed over time, but the scars remain.

Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear Sam’s message to the parents of LGBTQ+ kids. 

If you need additional support: www.thetrevorproject.org

Or call 988 the suicide hotline.

You are not alone and the world needs you!

Join Karen and Sam as they discuss Sam's journey of being disowned by her family when she came out as LGBTQ+. As a young adult, Sam experienced suicidal ideation and struggles with substance abuse after she lost the support of her parents. Sam and Karen discuss how this relationship healed over time of unconditional love and acceptance and how important it is for LGBTQ+ to receive love and support as their true authentic selves. Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear this.

Join Sam and Karen as they discuss the long term affects of being disowned once LGBTQ+ members come out to their family and friends. Sam shares the impact and struggles as she navigated this world without the support of her family once she came out as LGBTQ+ to her parents and siblings. If you are a parent and needing support, please follow and share as we discuss this issue and more in this episode of My Kid's Gay & I'm OK.

Pastor Bob from Owensboro, Kentucky discusses his journey of leading his congregation to becoming a truly affirming church. If you are looking for a supportive community, Pastor Bob shares what to look for and how to be safe.

The city of Loogootee, Indiana has had on going legal battles with a nonprofit group trying to deny a Pride Fest from taking place on the town square. To date, the city is in contempt and the court has ruled the city's ordinance to be unconstitutional. Join me on supporting Loogootee's Pride Fest in September 2026!

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Karen wrote the book, “My Kid’s Gay & I’m OK,” and as she shared her story with the public, she saw the faces of the 47% of the LGBTQ+ population who are disowned by their families once they come out. Inspired by her daughter, Karen founded the registered nonprofit MKGOK with a simple mission: to support the 47% who have lost the support of their families in the pursuit of postsecondary educational opportunities. Karen believes this support is essential to the social and economic success for this part of our human family. Listen to this episode as Karen explains her why behind starting this nonprofit. 

Join today's podcast and listen as Chrissy amazing story of growing up and growing into her true authentic self. Chrissy and Karen discuss what their outreach and advocate work means to them now and in the future. Chrissy's story is amazing and inspiring.

Karen and Ken discuss the importance of connecting and hugging it out. Join Ken's community and receive a Daily Hug and more.

83% of our subscribers shared My Kid's Gay & I'm OK Podcast. Thank you for your support and for listening. Karen reflects back on 2025 and shares her plans for 2026.

Karen shares feeling more overwhelmed these last few weeks and wants to remind us, we are all human beings trying to coexist. Please drop a comment below and share how you are coping with things this week.