Susan Cottrell's Blog, page 49
December 10, 2013
Telling Younger Ones About Gay Siblings
“My sister loves girls and that is okay! God loves us all — girls and boys — so it is okay.” Age 6 When a gay child comes out, how does the family deal with the younger children? This can be... Read More ›
December 9, 2013
“Mom, I’m Gay” Book – AVAILABLE NOW!
“When our child told us they were attracted to the same sex, we were shocked. The usual questions flooded us: what would this mean for their life? Would they be safe? Would they ever have children? We truly had no... Read More ›
“Mom, I’m Gay” Book – Preorder NOW!
“When our daughter told us she was attracted to women, we were shocked. The usual questions flooded us: what would this mean for her life? Would she be safe? Would she ever have children? We truly had no idea what... Read More ›
December 5, 2013
The Front of the Line
“The ground is level at the foot of the cross.” Standing in line is leveling. Egalitarian. I was recently standing in line at a store and noted the variety of people. Some were more accomplished, articulate, or attractive than others. But no one... Read More ›
December 4, 2013
Come as You Are – Don’t Let ANYBODY Stop You
A wonderful young man sent me his story and I thought it would encourage many of you so, and also break your heart. So with his permission, here it is. Hi, Susan! My name is Jake* and I’m 19 years... Read More ›
December 2, 2013
A Heart for Homeless LGBTQ Youth
“Homeless LGBTQ kids could still be at home–if the parents simply had a shift in their thinking.” Meet Gracie. Her mother (my friend) posted on FB this story I thought you would love. “For years we have described our youngest... Read More ›
November 27, 2013
Don’t Judge Our Gay Children
A letter from a mom in the trenches… To those who would challenge our gay children: Thank you for providing me the forum to write this letter. I have wanted to speak on this for a very long time and... Read More ›
November 25, 2013
I Would Give Anything To Have My Son Back
Our close friends lost their son Cody at 2:30 Saturday morning. We had just sat in the hospital with them the night before, talking to Cody as he lay in a coma, and holding the family close as they faced... Read More ›
November 21, 2013
Mel White’s “Stranger at the Gate”
If you are LGBTQ and struggling, I can only imagine what you face day in day out. Difficult and cruel words can be leveled at you daily, and you certainly didn’t ask for any of this! You can’t even go through... Read More ›
November 19, 2013
Stop Telling People Their Gay Child is Going to Hell!
For busybody legalists who think it’s their job to correct others: BACK OFF. Stop meddling with what YOU think is wrong with others, and deal with your own business… I’m guessing you’ve got plenty on your own plate to deal... Read More ›
