Dear friends,
I think I first realized my son might be gay when he was just five years old. I'll never forget that moment. He came barreling down the stairs in one of my dresses and a pair of high heels. As he danced around, so full of joy, I dreaded what this could mean for his future.
And I'll be honest, once my son did come out as gay sixteen years later, I acted in ways and said things that were very harmful. My reaction caused my vulnerable yet brave son a lot of pain. But, thankfully we have come so far on our journey together and that is why I am here writing you today.
My name is Sara Cunningham, and I'm a woman of Christian faith, the founder of Free Mom Hugs, and the mother to an out and proud gay son. 🏳️🌈
Today, I celebrate my gay son, but I can tell you that wasn't always the case. It's been a difficult journey.
Like so many in the Christian faith, I had long hoped that God wouldn't allow me to have a gay son. I felt that if my son was gay, I had failed as a parent and as a Christian. So, when my son Parker came out, I had to reexamine everything I believed.
I went from believing that my gay son was condemned to burn in hell for eternity, to knowing that you can be gay and be a Christian.
If you or someone you know is on a similar journey to me and my son, know that there are so many people around the world going through the same thing as you. And we are here to support you. Find parents and people who will love and support you and your child through this journey.
Let your child show you who they are and celebrate them. 💓
That's the message I share through the work of Free Mom Hugs: to celebrate the LGBT+ community and offer support and education.
You can learn more about my story and watch many other powerful testimonies from parents around the world. All Out, together with Q Christian Fellowship, has launched a library of emotional and powerful videos meant to support the LGBT+ community and their families.
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Thank you for listening to my story,Sara Cunningham with All Out(she/her)
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