A mother’s viewpoint
Jay was in his second year at University of Utah, living on campus. He was becoming more distant and I was scared as hell! I could not figure out what was going on. I remember one Sunday night in...
View ArticleMom’s Viewpoint: If you don’t know, phone a friend
When my son, Jay, told me he was gay, I knew he was uncomfortable with me asking him questions. I really wanted to be sensitive to his feelings, but I didn't know exactly what it meant to be gay. I had...
View ArticleMom’s Viewpoint: Here comes the family
When my son, Jay, told me he was gay, he seemed like a deer in the headlights waiting for a reason to bolt from the family. I asked Jay if I could tell his father, sister and Nan (my mom). Jay agreed....
View ArticleHow can you tell who is gay or lesbian?
When Jay told me he was gay, I shared with a hairstylist friend of mine that knew him, that Jay told me he was gay. She looked at me and said “Duh! You didn’t know?” I told her there were times I...
View ArticleThe color of your eyes
I love metaphors they help me to understand and remember things; I use them a lot with my clients as well to express a point. Here is one I like:
View ArticleA mom’s dos and don’ts
As a wedding officiate and interfaith minister, I have the pleasure of meeting with couples to help them create their dream wedding. Gay, lesbian and transgender people in Utah cannot legally marry....
View ArticleInspiration and action for the tough times
This is my seventh article, when I first went to Michael and Seth with an idea to write Mom’s View articles about my experiences as a mom of a gay son, I only had three articles in my head. They were...
View ArticleDoes Bullying Start At Home?
November 29, 2012, a 14-year-old student from Bennion Junior High School in Taylorsville took his own life in front of classmates and parents. Student’s said it was well know that he was bullied,...
View ArticleSeparation of church and state, WHEN?
Valentine’s Day is marked by more marriage proposals, weddings and flowers bought for that special someone than any other single day.
View ArticleA Moms View: Pride Festival
Annual Pride Festivals at a glimpse: 2008 The first tim [...]
View ArticleMy date with 11 men
It was the morning of June 10, 2010, when my son Jay called all excited and said, “You will not believe what just happened? I was on my computer feeling bummed because I wasn’t going to participate in...
View ArticleWhen do I tell my parents I’m gay?
Last month, I talked about my experience with the 2010 Ragnar Relay – when I spent a day and a half with 11 men. Well, I got to know each of the men in the van with me and my son Jay. It’s easy to get...
View ArticleMom’s View: Say yes to dreams
A few months ago I was invited to attend the Gay Writes Community Writing Club sponsored by Salt Lake Community College. We meet the First and Third Monday’s at 6:30 p.m., SLCC Community Writing...
View ArticleMom’s View: Salt Lake’s Gay Writes
A few months ago I was invited to attend the Gay Writes Community Writing Club sponsored by Salt Lake Community College. We meet the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 6:30 p..m, SLCC Community Writing Center, 210...
View ArticleMom’s View: I am not a zero
Mom’s View: Attention All Writers and Poets A Place to Write: A few months ago I was invited to attend the Gay Writes Community Writing Club sponsored by Salt Lake Community College. We meet the second...
View ArticleBeing authentic
A few months ago I was invited to attend the Gay Writes Community Writing Club sponsored by Salt Lake Community College. We meet the second and fourth Monday at 6:30 p.m., SLCC Community Writing...
View ArticleMiracles still happen in Utah
Valentine’s Day 2013, I stood with other clergy at the Salt Lake County Clerk’s office supporting the LGBT couples who were waiting in line for a marriage license. Everyone was moved to tears, even the...
View ArticleMom’s View: Grateful for my friends
“Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive.” —Anais Nin Since July 2012, I have had the pleasure of writing A Mom’s View. It was an idea that Michael and Seth...
View ArticleWhat my mom taught me
“When one door closes another opens; it’s just hell in the hallway!” My sweet mother Rayola died Jan. 26, 2013; only 77 years young. My mom had a very full life but also a painful one. She had a back...
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