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My mom is gay. But it took me a long time to say those words out loud.

She came out nearly 20 years ago when I was in high school. My parents soon separated, and eventually, she married her longtime partner in one of Massachusetts' first legal unions. It was a raw and difficult time. I hardly spoke to her for a year while I studied abroad. It felt like a fact that needed to be hidden, especially among my prep-school classmates. The topic was taboo even within our otherwise tight-knit family. My younger siblings were dealing with the same emotions, but meaningful conversation eluded us.

Five years ago, at age 29, I embarked on a project to meet, photograph and interview people with similar stories. Despite living around the world, I had never encountered anyone else raised by a gay parent. When I mentioned the idea to my sister in San Francisco, she connected me with the non-profit group, COLAGE, the only national organization focused on supporting those with L.G.B.T.Q. parents.

Danielle Silber, who has six parents and who had become an organizer for the group, soon invited me to her East Village apartment one night. Her living room floor was filled with young people telling their own family's "coming out" story. Since that night, I've documented the stories of dozens of children and met many more. Each portrait and interview has become, in an unexpected way, my own therapy session.

The Supreme Court ruled on June 26th, that the Constitution guarantees a right to same-sex marriage nationwide. In the past, when confronting this issue, the justices had pondered the impact on children.

In 2013, during oral arguments on same-sex marriage in California, Justice Anthony M. Kennedy asked: "The voice of those children is important in this case, don't you think?"

The lawyer defending the ban, Charles J. Cooper, replied, "on that specific question, Your Honor, there simply is no data."

The studies may be sparse, but the stories are plentiful. The Williams Institute estimates there are at least six million children with gay parents in the United States.

In my interviews, I met Ilana, whose mom unintentionally came out to everyone at her Sweet 16 party. And Zach, who found himself compelled to defend his two moms in front of the Iowa State Senate. And Kerry, who was raised as an evangelical Christian and who felt she needed to "save" her mom.

As we talked, we recalled having to juggle silence and isolation. Needing to defend our families on the playground, at church and during holiday gatherings. Some aspect of each story resonated with my experience and helped me chip away at my own sense of solitude.

While my experience was difficult, I am hopeful that won't be the case for the next generation. This inequality will fade, and my future children will wonder what the fuss was about.

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My mom is gay. But it took me a long time to say those words out loud. She came out nearly 20 years ago when I was in high school. My parents soon separated, and eventually, she married her longtime partner in one of Massachusetts' first legal unions.

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I don't agree wholeheartedly with this post but it's mostly true.

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While showing multiple points of view this article addresses the hate some same-sex couples face.When they give a kid or kids a new home there is backlash.People on either side of the debate are helping or trying to pass bans.So many people are fighting for what they believe in.When people fight for a cause good happens.

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Same-Sex Partners and Parents Deserve the Same Legal Rights as Straight Couples

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Gay Parenting, edited by Beth Rosenthal, Greenhaven Press, 2013. Opposing Viewpoints. Opposing Viewpoints in Context, http%3A%2F%2Flink.galegroup.com%2Fapps%2Fdoc%2FEJ3010844228%2FOVIC%3Fu%3Dpl2683%26sid%3DOVIC%26xid%3Dcaffd42c. Accessed 6 Mar. 2019. Originally published as "No Wedding Bells," The Progressive, vol. 70, no. 8, Aug. 2006.

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This video shows the statistics of lgbt adoption.

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Apparently there are some close minded people who think that kids need to have two different gendered parents to be happy, I find no flaw in adoption but some people including the lady who wrote this article think that kids are more likely to kill themselves if they have same-sex parents.

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In context multiple couples cannot benefit their children. Bans made in the us tried to prevent lgbt adoption.If we got rid of them so many more people would be happier. Also in this article it shows how some of the couples feel about recent decisions made to prevent their safety.It also shows what people on the side for lgbt adoption are doing about it.

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Pence and proponents of the bill argued that it did not constitute discrimination against LGBTQ people. However, many critics disagreed. Sarah Warbelow, legal director of the Human Rights Campaign, an LGBTQ rights organization, declared that the law told people in Indiana that "as long as your religion tells you to, it's ok to discriminate against people."

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Did you know that 2 parents are better than none SHOCKING.

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When so many children, both born and unborn, in need of a loving and caring family, it is hard to understand all the controversy surrounding LGBT adoption. Mostly, the arguments against LGBT adoption are based on prejudices, since there are so many wonderful examples of LGBT adoption from all over the world. LGBT adoption has many added benefits for their children, including these and many more!

Sexual orientation does not influence parenting skills.

A person's ability to be a good parent is not in any way dependent on whether the person loves someone of the same sex or of the opposite sex. It is totally irrational and unfounded to say that gay parents are bad just because they are gay.

More stable relationships.

Some consider LGBT relationships to be more stable relationships than traditional relationships, which means LGBT couples may be able to provide a more emotionally secure home to an adopted child. These couples usually turn to adoption simply because they want a child and their options are a little more limited than those of a traditional couple. LGBT couples actively choose and have to work hard to become parents, which means they can be more motivated and committed.

Good parenting.

Research shows that the children of same-sex couples are no different than the kids of straight couples when it comes to social functioning and school performance. This argument is important because one of the main and most often mentioned "disadvantages" of LGBT adoption is that every child needs both a father and a mother. So, based on all the conducted research, this can't be taken into consideration since it simply is not true.

Nurturing tolerance.

LGBT parents can understand the positive impact of differences in people, and naturally they are going to teach their children to be tolerant and without prejudices. Children raised by LGBT parents are also more sympathetic to differences and often even fight for equality. They are also more open minded about different lifestyles and relationships.

Same-sex acceptance.

It is important to mention this benefit of LGBT adoption since it can lead to something bigger one day. The truth is that children of LGBT couples are more accepting of same-sex and non-traditional families. If there were more LGBT adoptions, the legal benefits of same-sex weddings and other LGBT rights, as well as their social acceptance would rise much sooner.

Two parents are better than one or none.

A two-parent LGBT adoption offers a child the benefit of having two loving and invested parents. The family is a family, regardless of whether the child has a mom and dad, two moms, or two dads. Children deserve to be raised in a stable home, and couples who really want a child in their life are going to provide them with the love and care they deserve.

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Benefits of LGBT Adoption | LGBT Adoption | Blog

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When so many children, both born and unborn, in need of a loving and caring family, it is hard to understand all the controversy surrounding LGBT adoption. Mostly, the arguments against LGBT adoption are based on prejudices, since there are so many wonderful examples of LGBT adoption from all over the world.

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Did you know that children that grow up in same-sex households are more sympathetic to differences and more likely to believe in equality for all.I found that out by reading this article.It explains benefits of adoption.Children of gay parents report they felt less hindered by gender stereotypes than they might have been if raised in a heterosexual household.Thats proof that most kids feel safer in an environment that doesn't threaten to kick them out if they come out.

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Gay Adoption: LGBT-Friendly Services | LifeLong Adoptions

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Find resources & support for your LGBT adoption journey! At Lifelong Adoptions, our services help build families of all backgrounds. Get started today!

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The crux of this joke is that a kid gets to smile and couple gets a kid they planned which is more than you can say for hetero couples.

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The hard truth is that there are so many worse problems in the world besides who gets to adobt and who doesn

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This credible article explains the story of multiple homosexual couples who are finally able to adopt and how happy it makes them and others feel.

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This credible article explains the story of multiple homosexual couples who are finally able to adopt and how happy it makes them and others feel.

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Gay, bisexual and transgender foster parents and adopters step forward

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LGBT couples are more willing to adopt harder-to-place children

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Many people say Homosexual couples should not be able to adopt kids but the only outcome will be that a kid somewhere gets a home.

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In this video we learn what makes a family because its not gender.

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LGBT Families Talk About What Makes A Family // Sponsored by JOHNSON’S®

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The only thing that's bad about this situation is the fact that people try to deny innocent kids a home.