Her Son’s Death Sparked a Movement Against Homophobia

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I Tried to Be Straight

Nate and Susie

53 episodes

3 days ago

Welcome to the I Tried to Be Straight Podcast! We both grew up in Christian culture where being gay wasn't acceptable. After years of struggling with our sexualities, we both recently came out of the closet. We're here to unpack those journeys, and learn more about the struggle of accepting your sexuality in a culture where it's not ok to be gay. We're entering into the stories of others, digging into theology, learning more about gay culture, and trying to give you a little insight into just how hard it is to try to be straight.

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Her Son’s Death Sparked a Movement Against Homophobia - Jane Clementi's Story

I Tried to Be Straight

53 minutes 41 seconds

11 months ago

Her Son’s Death Sparked a Movement Against Homophobia - Jane Clementi's Story

Jane Clementi’s world shattered when she lost her son Tyler to bullying for being gay. She decided she was going on a mission to make sure no other family goes through the same pain, and she started a non-profit to help end bullying. In this episode, Jane shares her journey from grief to activism, why she believes LGBTQ+ kids need to be fully embraced, and how she found her faith again after leaving a church that condemned her son.

Tyler Clementi Foundation: TylerClementi.org

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