Gay Parenting

This article is a sort of, where am I now article. It explains a big change in my life and a hope for optimism in the future.

Jan 23, 2002 - Claudia McCreary

This week is the last article in our series about marrying the opposite sex. It is about a man who marries hoping he will cure his homosexuality. There is however, a happy ending to this potential tragedy.

Dec 1, 2001 - Claudia McCreary

Here is another story of someone who married the opposite sex. However, her coming out story is quite different that you might expect.

Nov 24, 2001 - Claudia McCreary

What happens when a gay person gets married to the opposite sex? This article begins a series of true stories of people who married the opposite sex and then had to deal with their sexuality.

Nov 17, 2001 - Claudia McCreary

Why have a Holy Union when it isn't legally binding? This article examines why a ceremony was important to one couple. It also includes links to different GLBT church groups that will perform Holy Unions.

Nov 10, 2001 - Claudia McCreary

This article looks at how touching the life of a homophobic person can change their dears and prejudices and can overcome stereo-types.

Nov 3, 2001 - Claudia McCreary

What is it like when your partner is ill and needs you to be a caregiver. Explore one couple's experiences as they saw their lives fall aprt and then come together stronger than ever.

Oct 27, 2001 - Claudia McCreary

At some point in time each of us will die. Here are some stories of people who have survived their spouse's deaths. They have some good advice and lots of hope.

Oct 20, 2001 - Claudia McCreary

This article is about how I became a parent to my step son.

Oct 13, 2001 - Claudia McCreary

A woman whose mother was a lesbian shares her childhood experiences and her perspectives as an adult.

Oct 6, 2001 - Claudia McCreary

This article is about suggestions on how to find a life partner.

Sep 29, 2001 - Claudia McCreary

This article is about dealing with others hateful words that mislead and upset our children.

Sep 19, 2001 - Claudia McCreary

Terrorism doesn't only come from outside the US. It is alive and well within our shores. Let's wipe out all terrorism!

Sep 13, 2001 - Claudia McCreary

A parable about believing what others say about you instead of what you know to be the truth.

Sep 8, 2001 - Claudia McCreary

An essay questioning the notion that gays & lesbians are a threat to family values and our need to be able to legitimately marry.

Sep 1, 2001 - Claudia McCreary

This is the second part of an article on how man can breast feed their adoptive or surrogate children. This was gay men have the opportunity to create the same nuturing bonds with their babies as straight couples do.

Aug 25, 2001 - Claudia McCreary

Breast feeding is an important bonding experience between baby and parents. Since men are physicaly capable of breast feeding, why should gaymen and adoptive kids be denied something so helpful and nurturing to both.

Aug 18, 2001 - Claudia McCreary

Gay Family Vacations Lends a whole new spin on where to vacation. Some gay spots could be to risque while others might be very closed and make you feel unwanted. THis article tries to cut through some of the fog and show some great late summer spots that will embrace you.

Aug 11, 2001 - Claudia McCreary

Coming out to your kids can be scary. But it is very necessary to help them feel a sense of belonging and self worth. This article explores different ways to answer your children's inquiries or to instigate the conversations. Included are quotes and stories from gay family's coming out experiences.

Aug 3, 2001 - Claudia McCreary

In its attempt to not make any ruling to directly discriminate against gay men and lesbian in child custody battles, the exact opposite actually occurs as the court's own homophobia denies what might be in the best interest of the children.

Jul 24, 2001 - Claudia McCreary