It’s not easy being a parent, especially when faced with a controversial and complex subject like homosexuality. On this page, you will find resources for addressing homosexuality. If you have found out that your child is gay, we have many resources to help both you and your child. You can also find support and encouragement through Living Hope’s online forums.
If you are a parent looking to get involved with your child’s school system, we have links to information about the pro-gay education in schools and opt-out forms for protecting your children. If you are a wondering if your child might be at risk for homosexuality, we have contacts where you can learn more and investigate. We also have links to books and resources that you may find helpful.
Help, My Child is Gay!
“Well you know that I’m gay don’t you?”
I will never forget the day I heard those words. For me there has never been a pain so great as learning that only son, at sixteen, decided he was a homosexual!
How could this happen in our family, we were Christians!!! How could my son do this to me? We had always been so close.
My heart was broken, and nothing since that day, many years ago, has ever hurt that bad. I was dev
astated and not sure I would ever be OK again. I needed information but was too embarrassed to ask for it and there was no Internet where you could find out all kinds of things in secret.
But I did learn to trust God more. I had no choice. He brings life into any situation and I felt like I was going to die, sometimes wishing I could die.
Since that time I have grown as a Christian and learned many things. God has used my suffering to help others, making good come out of this painful time.
I encourage you to spend time getting to know God in a deeper way and take one day at a time. May God bless you and keep you through this difficult time.
If your child is gay, we have support both for you and for your child. We provide online articles, books and support groups for parents, so you can process this with other people who understand.
Start by reading Where to Go for Help. Next you will want to join a support group where you can learn more and deal with your own pain. If they are old enough, they can get help and support from your local Exodus ministry or online through the Living Hope Youth Forums.
Children at Risk
If you believe your pre-adolescent child may be at risk for homosexuality, the Exodus Bookstore has resources that will help you learn more about GID (Gender Identity Disorder) and pre-homosexual conditions.
Your local Exodus Ministry can provide you with referrals to Christian Counselors in your area who can help.
Homosexual Parents
Despite news stories to the contrary, homosexual parents have a profound effect on their children. These children are at greater risk for a number of negative factors, including the development of gender confusion and same-gendered attractions.
Linked at right are statements and research from the Christian Medical and Dental Association, the American College of Pediatricians, and the Family Research Institute regarding homosexuality, parenting and adoption.
If you are dealing with difficult legal issues in your family, the Liberty Counsel may be able to help.
CMDA Statement on Homosexuality
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