Episode 125: My 8-Year-Old Son Told Me He’s Gay

In this deeply vulnerable episode, I share a story that has completely shifted how I see love, parenting, and acceptance.

At 2 AM, I felt called to record this because it’s one of the most important conversations of my life—the moment my 8-year-old bravely told me he is gay. What followed wasn’t just about my son—it was also about my own journey of healing, self-acceptance, and breaking generational cycles.

I open up about:

• The raw moment my son came to me and trusted me with his truth.

• The fears, flinch, and judgments I had to confront within myself.

• How acceptance builds safety and connection in the family.

• Why rejection and shame can create lifelong wounds and broken relationships.

• My personal story of growing up without emotional safety and how that shaped my parenting.

• The “sweet spot” where trauma can be passed down—or healing can begin.
  

This is not just a story about my child. It’s about the power of acceptance, love, and self-work. As parents, we are our children’s first reference point. If we don’t heal ourselves, they may spend their lives healing from us.

✨ My biggest takeaway: acceptance is love. Safety begins at home, and when we accept ourselves, we create the space to accept our children fully.

🔑 Whether you’re a parent, a child of parents who struggled to accept you, or someone healing from generational trauma, this episode will remind you of the importance of creating safe spaces where love is unconditional.

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