That’s what SHE said: Anderson Cooper’s emotional tribute to Orlando massacre victims, how to contact your elected representative, surviving a mass shooting, domestic violence is the unspoken red flag, how to help the LGBTQIA+ community and more…
ANDERSON COOPER'S EMOTIONAL TRIBUTE TO THE VICTIMS OF THE ORLANDO MASSACRE | cnn.com COMPARE THESE GUN DEATH RATES: THE U.S. IS IN A DIFFERENT WORLD | nytimes.com A grim but eye-opening comparison of gun death rates in the US compared to other countries..."In a nation where the right to bear arms is cherished by much of the population, gun homicides are a significant public health concern. For men 15 to 29, they are the third-leading cause of death, after accidents and suicides. In . . .
How to support your LGBT friends in the wake of Orlando
I've followed the two moms behind FosterMoms.com for quite some time. They are an amazing couple who parent transracially, and manage to post gorgeous snapshots of their family life while maintaining both their own anonymity and the privacy of their foster children. They go by Artist Mom and Therapist Mom, in reference to their day jobs. (Which gives you a hint as to why I have an affinity with them.) I hope you will read more of their journey here. But as Orlando unfolded, I knew I wanted to . . .
I’m an LGBT Christian and I’m skeptical of your prayers: A guest post by Casey Brown
This is a guest post from my friend Casey Brown, a trasngender parent of a 7-year-old, who blogs at Life with Roozle. Love is patient. Love is kind. When I was 14, I got saved at Jesus Camp. Even though I had gotten saved a few times every summer at Vacation Bible School as a kid, this time wasn't "just in case." This time was real. This time lead me to Bible College and two years of missionary training school and a theology major at a Baptist College. I went all in, as I tend to . . .
What I want you to know about having had and living with SCAD
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Sussi Voak. Photograph by: Jamez Picard It was March 1, 2014. I was walking into the office at work when I started to feel all these symptoms: left sided chest and upper back pain, left . . .
On parent-shaming in the wake of a tragedy
As if there hadn't been enough horror in Orlando this week, another tragic story emerged. A little boy, who was playing at the water's edge of the lagoon that borders several Disney World hotels, was dragged to his death by an alligator. When I saw the headline, I immediately clicked on a news story, and noticed the barrage of critical comments in regards to the parents. Some were critical that the parents had their kids out at 9:30pm. Others were critical that they let a toddler play in . . .
#TBT Five things to consider before talking to your kids about today’s tragedy
On Thursdays I post something from the archives. In light of this week's tragedy, here's something I wrote a while back to help navigate these difficult conversations with our kids. This is from December 2012. I was absolutely devastated to turn on the news this morning and learn about the violent shooting at an elementary school. I was in a hotel room alone in Nashville, having flown out for a charity event last night, so I watched the coverage unfold in horror, feeling completely helpless. . . .
Why telling people not to talk politics after a mass shooting is the wrong message
"Can't we just have a period of morning for the people who died?""Let's take some time to grieve. Why does everyone have to talk politics?""It makes me sad that people are using a tragedy to promote a political agenda."Over the past few days, in the wake of Orlando, I have seen many people posting variations on a theme. And the underlying message is the same - it's a call for people to refrain from talking about gun control in the wake of a mass shooting. It's a subtle shaming of the people who . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Caleb
Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .
What I want you to know about losing a marriage to addiction
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Kris. Photo by: Olivia Snow Five years ago my life looked completely different. I was in college across the country working on my second degree. I met an incredible man through my roommate . . .
I didn’t shelter my kids from what happened in Orlando. Here’s why . . .
I don't talk to my kids about every mass shooting that happens. I wrote about that here. But I did talk to them about Orlando. I talked to them because I want them to understand why their mom is so adamant about LGBT rights . . . why I take them to pride parades. Why I went bezerk when I heard that their classmates were using "gay" as a slur. Why I pulled us out of a church that they like because it doesn't allow gay people to serve in children's ministry.My kids are living in a bubble in some . . .
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