Category Archives: Family

A Gay Dad Remembers: My Journey Through the Dark Shadows

Posted on September 9, 2012 by robw77

The behavior of bullies must be stopped. Cold. Daily, we become more aware.  The issue is deeper however.  We cast young people into a web of social complexity and ignore what happens to them as they leave the innocent playfulness … Continue reading →

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At a Gay Marriage Ceremony, a Minister Learns About Love

Posted on September 6, 2012 by robw77

At the end of 1999, the Hawaiian Supreme Court closed down hope that its state would be the first in the nation to grant gay couples the right to wed.  In Vermont, the very first Civil Union law for gay … Continue reading →

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My younger brother is gay. Gay as laughter. Gay as the day is long. One of the finest moments in my life, and one of the greatest compliments anyone has ever paid me, was the day he felt safe to … Continue reading →

Posted on September 3, 2012 by allydavidstevens | 1,646 Comments

A Gay Dad Sounds Off on Tweeny-vision and the Bully Playground

Posted on September 2, 2012 by robw77

Jasmyn Smith committed suicide.  According to her family and friends, she had endured “a year and a half of being heavily bullied, both at school and online”. She was…eleven. I cannot stand that this happened.  I cannot stand that she … Continue reading →

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Ten Reasons Why Born Again Christians Should Be Fighting FOR Gay Marriage

Posted on September 1, 2012 by robw77

Ten Reasons Why Born Again Christians Should Be Fighting FOR Gay Marriage

Based on the articles of the same name

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A Gay Dad Sounds Off on Ten Reasons Why Born Again Christians Should Be Fighting For Gay Marriage

Posted on August 26, 2012 by robw77

Part one: reasons ten through six…the lifestyle benefits In raising my kids, I have to apply certain moral principles—rules to live by.  Most of those derive from my own sense of right and wrong, and the foundation I have.  The … Continue reading →

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Common Sense…..Not so common

Posted on August 24, 2012 by kzottarelli

We all know what common sense is, but how many of us actually has it? I heard all kinds of things referring to common sense when I was a kid….. You either have it or you don’t- Sense enough to … Continue reading →

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They Walk Among Us

Posted on August 23, 2012 by apeene

Homosexuality crosses all barriers. Gay and lesbian people are found in all religions, all countries, all skin colors and nationalities.  It is part of all people, all cultures.  I listened to a bit of a sermon by a preacher whose … Continue reading →

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A Letter to My Boys….

Posted on August 20, 2012 by robw77

A Letter to My Boys....

Excerpt from “A Gay Dad’s Perspective…”

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A Gay Dad’s Thoughts on Being Restricted from Making My Kids “Ex-gay”

Posted on August 14, 2012 by robw77

Updated: This now has been signed into law in California.  California has passed yet another bill in the effort to create a state where truly the society is affirming and equal for all.   This bill has the added objective of … Continue reading →

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