Being a parent is a big job and often times we don't realize how hard it might be to let them grow and live their own lives. Sydney is here and has a great story about watching two of her children grow up and come out as being members of the LGBTQ+ community. She talks about what was hard, what she wishes she did better, what she did well, and what young LGBTQ+ adults want parents to know.
USU Resources: https://www.usu.edu/inclusion/programs/lgbtplus-and-allies/lgbtqia-resources
Encircle Utah: https://encircletogether.org/services/
Resources for Parent's with Religious Perspectives:
“A Walk In My Shoes” by Ben Schilaty
“Goodbye, I Love You” by Carol Lynn Pearson
“No More Goodbyes” by Carol Lynn Pearson
“A Better Heart” by Tom Christofferson
“Tender Leaves of Hope” by Meghan Decker
“Without the Mask” by Charlie Bird
“The Law of Love” by Steve Young
“Expanding the Borders of Zion” by Charlie Bird
“Questions From The Closet” hosted by Charlie Bird and Ben Schilaty (I went back to the first episode and listened to EVERY episode of this podcast)“Faith Matters” hosted by Tim and Aubrey Chaves
“Listen Learn & Love” hosted by Richard Ostler
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