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Raster

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3. Unfortunately, this is not an isolated case...

Reply to SunSeeker (Reply #2)

Mon Mar 4, 2019, 07:40 AM

Mar 2019

...I've known LGBTQ kids that had been ostracized, evicted, physically assaulted, threatened with murder, etc. because of their sexuality. IMHO, the deep evangelicals are the worst. There are reasons why LGBTQ kids are most at risk for suicide, and one of the main reasons is a lack of familial empathy and support.

I donated to Seth's fund, and I am thrilled to see he's been given a full scholarship to Georgetown and doubly thrilled to see him pay it forward. Good on Seth!

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Gay teen shunned by parents starts college fund for others [View all] TexasTowelie Mar 2019 OP

Students and adults who work with them need to know that there is a special exception pnwmom Mar 2019 #1

How could parents be so cruel to their own child? SunSeeker Mar 2019 #2

Unfortunately, this is not an isolated case... Raster Mar 2019 #3

Oh I know. I still don't understand it. SunSeeker Mar 2019 #4