Parents need to do better, says Amelia. Especially when it comes to their children coming out.
When (Gay) Boy Meets (Gay) Girl for the First Time
When a dad with a young gay daughter reached out to Amelia for advice, she turned to her own expert for help…her young gay son.
No, My 10-Year-Old Son Isn’t Looking for a Girlfriend. He Likes Boys.
People assume a 10-year-old boy in a Zumba class is after one thing. So why are they so shocked when he’s not?
I Get to Define My Own Family
When Amelia’s oldest son was in kindergarten, he learned that not all families are like his…and that there is no “correct” family.
When Your 7-Year-Old Son Says, ‘I Want to Be Gay’
At age 7, Amelia’s oldest son began to identify as gay. At age 7, her middle son said, “I want to be gay.” How do you respond to the unexpected?
Anti-Gay Bullying at School, but Not Like We Expected
Some people think using “gay” as a slur isn’t that big of a deal. This mother of three sons disagrees.
Nobody Gets to Tell My Sons What it Means to Be a Man
How does one family create three boys who express their masculinity so differently?
How does one family create three boys who express their masculinity so differently?
I Can’t Keep My Gay Kid Safe
The last thing a parent wants to worry about when there is an accident is whether or not their kid being gay will matter to the people taking care of them.
Open Letter to Parents of Gay Kids: This Is Not About You
It’s back-to-school time. If you have, or even know, an LGBT kid, tune in.
Get Your Assumptions Off My Kid
Just because Amelia’s son is gay, it doesn’t mean he’s gender non-conforming.
A Man in California Wants to Kill My Son
Amelia knew her son might be bullied. She never imagined something like this might ever be proposed.
Bully My Son at Your Own Risk
When Amelia’s young gay son faced a bully, she found herself having to adjust to to their new reality.
Two Men Kissing in Front of My Kid? Awesome!
Amelia isn’t worried about the kisses her kids see. She’s worried about the people who are afraid to kiss in front of them.
When My 8-Year-Old Gay Son Taught His Class About Harvey Milk
“12 jurors swallowed the Twinkie defense and let a murderer off with a slap on the wrist, and 20 second graders saw right through it.” – Amelia
Equality Should Shine Through Generations
When Amelia’s 7-year-old son told her he was gay, she didn’t bat an eye. She credits the lessons learned from another generation.
My Gay Kid is Lucky…But He Shouldn’t Have to Be
Amelia looks forward to the day when she won’t have to worry about how her son will be treated by his school.