gay Archives - Grow Through It

Kelly Beischel on Growing Through Her Two Sons Coming Out as Gay

May 6th, 2021

Grow Through It: LGBT Challenges

Kelly Beischel, author of the forthcoming book The Love Project, describes coming to terms with her two sons coming out as gay. She realized that she had to choose love and acceptance or she might lose her children. Kelly learned not to pin her hopes and dreams on her children, to have flexible thinking, and self-compassion. While religious beliefs often hold people back from accepting their gay children, Kelly dedicated herself to love and acceptance, not rejection.

Jacob Rudolph on Growing Through Coming Out

August 5th, 2019

Grow Through It: LGBT Challenges

Jacob Rudolph, Executive Director of The Pride Network, tells his story of coming out as gay during a high school awards ceremony. He stresses the value of authenticity and living a life of integrity. And suggests to others to seek support to get through the tough times.

Michael Billy, Bullying Survivor & Civil Rights Activist

December 20th, 2017

Grow Through It: Hate, Racism, Bullying

Michael Billy describes surviving a horrific childhood bullying episode/hate crime through therapy, telling his story, and learning that sometimes our greatest hurts are our greatest teachers.