We have learned
to dispel myths of our lesbian daughters and gay sons. There is no pattern about their family type, birth order, paretn's personality, religion, ethnic group, appearance, mannerisms or vocation.

We have learned
about the liberating growth process involved in shedding the shame of having a lesbian daughter or gay son. We experience the joy and peace that comes with establishing a loving. proud acceptance of our children.

We have learned
to be free from the burden of guilt for our children's natural and normal sexual orientation.

We have learned
to recognize our children's expression of love as honest and moral.

We have learned
silence can damage. By being open, people we interact with will come to the realization that our lesbian daughters and gay sons are able to be healthy, normal, responsible and caring human beings.