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Wrapped in Hugs
Quilts have been a significant part of my life. This seems strange to say, as I am neither a skilled crafter nor the owner of any...
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That Was The Beginning Of My Healing
By Susan Berland I grew up in a Jewish home and although we were not particularly religious, I still knew we were Jewish. We belonged to...
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We Have Found Our New Normal
My name is Lisa and I am the mother of a gay daughter. I use the term gay instead of lesbian because that is what my daughter prefers....
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Letting Go of Expectations Brought Us Peace
By Jill Reeder It all started when our youngest child was in sixth grade. We received a phone call from the school wanting to discuss a...
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My God Does Not Make Mistakes
My name is Denise and I grew up in the oil and gas industry. Home was not a sanctuary. Alcohol has played a huge part of my life and by...
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He Wasn’t Broken and Didn’t Need to Be Fixed
I can honestly say having a gay son has changed my life for the better. My opinion, values and views have been altered. I am more keenly...
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A letter from our Mama Dragons blog editor
By Laura Howells Leavitt This has been a humbling year for me as I’ve invited and gathered the sometimes heartbreaking, oftentimes...
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Once Upon A Time (A Story About a Princess on a Journey to Self-acceptance)
By Noel Baldovino When Sarah, my daughter, was younger I told her bedtime stories. I started them like this – “Once upon a time, a long,...
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The Day My Son Told Me He was Left Handed
My son, Justin, is left handed. It’s not something I ever expected for any of my children. I first became suspicious of this when he was...
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What If I Am Really a Girl?
It is incredibly difficult to put into words the emotional uproar that my family has been through as my daughter has transitioned into...
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Spreading Hope Around the Globe
My name is Mary, a woman with many adjectives. I’m a mom to 5 in a blended family, finally married to my best friend. I’m an artist, a...
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You Have the Power!
When my 6th grade granddaughter came out as bisexual at school, she was bullied for it. During that trying time in 2015, my wife and I...
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The Greatest Blessing I Never Knew I Wanted
Photo by Jonathan Canlas Hey y’all, my name is Marion McClellan, and I am so grateful/thankful/blessed to be a Mama Dragon. I live in...
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Life Beyond Being Scared
A frantic whispered phone call from BYU, from my oldest (returned missionary) son, begged for advice. It went something like this: “Mom,...
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Seek Love and Light
Clip, Clop, Clip, Clop. I sat in my car crying, watching five-year-old Phoebe walk down the driveway towards her cousin’s Princess Tea...
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Our Voices Have Power
Peace starts with how we treat our most vulnerable. I have always had a heart for the underdog. As a pediatric nurse I’ve been drawn to...
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Scared No More
I was the parent who prepared for everything. When I found out I was pregnant with my oldest child, the nursery was painted that week and...
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Julie’s Story
Watch Julie's video about her experiences with a gay son and Mama Dragons.
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Kaye’s Story
Watch Kaye's video about her experiences as the mother of a gay son and finding Mama Dragons.
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No Matter What
I would first like to introduce myself and my children. I’m Brenda, the Mama Dragon of three baby ducks—I’ve called my kids my baby ducks...
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