What do we do if our child discloses that they are gay?
Hearing the news that our child wants to join the growing proud company of LGBTQ+ people can leave us reeling. It may seem as if we were just sucker-punched below the belt. For Christian parents, this news may seem to strike a direct blow to our deep-held beliefs and faith. We may take the news personally, fearing the worst, or get stuck in a whirlwind of emotions as our mind spins around the many implications of our child's new disclosure.
Parenting the Rainbow was written as a guide to loving our gay child well. It carries a message of hope and encouragement for those facing the news of a child coming out of the closet. Instead of feeling shocked and isolated, Allison Zimmerman offers hope and help to others who may be learning how to walk forward from this new place we find ourselves in. Listen to this mother's journey of love at a time when many voices are suggesting judgment.