Stories of LGBTQ Adoptive Families
For National Adoption Month, here are a few great sources of stories about LGBTQ adoptive families, to go along with the more practical resources I posted earlier.
Family Profiles
2 Stories Show Pain of Homophobia Across Generations
Two recent stories by adults with lesbian moms show the pain of homophobia and the secrets it engenders.
Watch: Two Moms and Daughter on “Who We Are As Southerners”
Jessica and Chi are two moms living in Alabama with their seven-year-old daughter. They married in Connecticut last year, but their marriage is not recognized by the state where they live, work, and go to church. Watch them tell their story.
Pregnant Woman with Dying Partner Pleads to Marry
Liz Molina is dying of cervical cancer. Her partner Joan Rodriguez is pregnant with their son, but it is unclear if Liz will live to see his birth in November. Even if she does, her name will not appear on his birth certificate, and he will not be entitled to any legal benefits — they live in Florida, and the two women cannot marry.
“Family Circle” Magazine Features Its 1st Same-Sex Parents
The long-running women’s magazine Family Circle featured its first same-sex parents in the latest issue. Some readers, however, are objecting to the sweet family profile.
Recollecting the Stories of Those Who Lost Parents to AIDS
October marks LGBT History Month, and a new project by two daughters of gay dads aims to reveal a part of history that has rarely been told before: the stories of people like themselves who lost parents to AIDS.
7-Year-Old Magician Helps His Moms Marry
Last Friday, I posted about Fran and Anna Simon, one of the first same-sex couples to marry legally in Colorado. Their seven-year-old son Jeremy made headlines of his own last week, too, for his debut as a professional (semi-professional?) magician and for helping his moms to marry. Watch the cuteness.
Colorado Lesbian Moms Wed Each Other for 4th Time; Son Says, “Again?”
Colorado lesbian moms Fran and Anna Simon have married/civil unioned/committed to each other four times. Their seven-year-old son is a little tired of all the fuss.
Lesbian Mom, Activist, and Artist Is LGBT History Month Icon
Artist and activist Ivy Bottini was named an LGBT History Month Icon by Equality Forum for her contributions to women’s and LGBT equality — but they neglected to mention one of her other accomplishments: being a mother.
Real Trans Parents Speak Out
Amazon’s new online series Transparent features a transgender woman who comes out late in life to her spouse and grown children. Real transgender parents have been in the media lately, too. Here are some of their voices.