OUR STORIES

On these pages are some of the personal stories that have been submitted for our Family Scrapbook, LIVING OUR VALUES. Each personal story represents an individual's move into advocacy in support of our GLBT families.

Poignant, joyful, informative - many emotions come forth in these experiences and journeys. We hope that in sharing them with you, you'll be inspired to share yours with us.

My name is Jeff Jones and my spouse is Scott Trout. We have been together for 10 years and ...

Approximately eleven years ago, near the end of his first year at one of the top colleges in the Midwest, our oldest son told his mother that he was going through a difficult time and wanted to get some counseling from a psychologist. ...

It's hard to remember back 17 years when our daughter told us she was lesbian and then introduced her partner. ...

Our son Matthew "came out" to us in February, 1998 when he was 19 years old. ...

I'd like to share my personal story of how having a GLBT person in my life has affected me and my family. ...

My personal GLBT related experience began when my oldest son confided in me that he was questioning his sexuality. ...

This coming August 6, 2005 we will celebrate the 11th Anniversary since our Union Ceremony and 18 years in a loving relationship! ...

I'm Becky Thacker, and my wife is Harriet Clare. Congratulate us!...

My wife and I are the parents of five children. Our third child and oldest daughter is a lesbian who has been in a committed relationship for nineteen years. ...

Approximately 8 years ago our then 35 year old son, who lives out of state, came home for a weekend. ...

I tell my story, the story of my oldest son, the story of my family. ...

My initial thoughts and reactions were relief, but scared to death, at the same time. ...

My partner and I have been together for three years and counting. ...

Used to, I never wore a baseball cap. If ever I did, I made sure it sat brim-forward. Wearing it backwards meant one was homosexual. ...

Aaron will be 30 yrs old this year on his birthday. He was 15 yrs old when he "came out" to me, ...

Let me tell you: my coming out, when it finally happened, was long overdue.