Tag "Family"

The Happenings 14 Comments

Christian Mother Asks How To Keep Her Gay Teen Son Pure, Internet Tears Her A New One In Response

This mother’s screen name was the first tip-off that trouble was afoot: scaredcatholicmom posted a lengthy plea for advice in a Catholic forum. Then there was her post’s title: “What

Our Stories 18 Comments

That Piece About Why The Gay Man Unfriended His Mother

Written by Jase Peeples, originally published on advocate.com with the title ‘Op-ed: Why I Unfriended My Mother’. * We may have won the battle for same-sex marriage in the United

Series (Fiction) 32 Comments

Those Awkward Moments (Episode 11)

Previously On THOSE AWKWARD MOMENTS: After a long day at the hospital, Kevin gets to unwind with superstar, Demoniker at the very exclusive club, The Ravens. And just as he’s

Our Stories 44 Comments

Thinking About It From The Other Side

I was with a group of friends the other day and we were talking about what it would mean for our families if we came out of the closet. The

Series (Fiction) 20 Comments

Those Awkward Moments (Episode 10)

Previously on THOSE AWKWARD MOMENTS: So remember how Kevin and his mom went to the hospital to see Jude, and then Kevin gets to see the man of his dreams

Series (Fiction) 21 Comments

Those Awkward Moments (Episode 9)

Previously on THOSE AWKWARD MOMENTS: So Kevin’s mum takes him to see Jude in the hospital, in spite of the fact that siszilla Janet had made it expressly clear that

Series (Non-Fiction) 18 Comments

The +++ Journals: Entry V

It has always been easier to play the class clown. I learned much earlier that it was a good defence mechanism; the best way to hide my disappointments, rejection and

Our Stories 11 Comments

Justin M. Quinn: I Want My Dad To Finally Come Out

Originally published on advocate.com My father’s gay. As our nation stumbles steadily towards long-overdue legal equity for same-sex couples and their families, I’m grateful to know that doesn’t necessarily make

Love And Sex In The City 58 Comments

LOVE AND SEX IN THE CITY (Episode 38)

“Or else what?!” Andre’s voice came through the speakerphone in a snarl. “What will you do? Please, Paschal, stop making threats when you and I know you can’t do more

Series (Fiction) 51 Comments

Those Awkward Moments (Episode 7)

Previously on THOSE AWKWARD MOMENTS: So, Kevin’s totally got job security, now that he’s officially pop star, Demoniker’s songwriter. She even invites him to a club event with her. (Freaking