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    My Name is Kathie and My Daughter is a Lesbian: From Bible Verses to Rainbow Stickers
    My Name is Kathie and My Daughter is a Lesbian: From Bible Verses to Rainbow Stickers
    My Name is Kathie and My Daughter is a Lesbian: From Bible Verses to Rainbow Stickers
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    My Name is Kathie and My Daughter is a Lesbian: From Bible Verses to Rainbow Stickers

    By Kathie Hynes

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    My Name is Kathie and my Daughter is a Lesbian: From Bible Verses to Rainbow Stickers, journals the challenges of being a faithful person in an atmosphere fraught with tension, where self-esteem and livelihoods were on the line every single day.

    The purpose of this book is to help Christians develop awareness of the ways their faith connects to their actions, and to empower them to take steps to align their behavior with their beliefs. The intention is to equip people of faith to create a stronger relationship with God, whereby, they learn to be more kind to those who live an alternate life-style, to ultimately create a better environment.

    The book inspires readers to embrace their faith. It will lead them to discover the joy that comes from living a life consistent with their beliefs, support them in their efforts to grow in their discipleship, and enable them to make the world a nicer place.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKathie Hynes
    Release dateSep 6, 2012
    ISBN9781452446707
    My Name is Kathie and My Daughter is a Lesbian: From Bible Verses to Rainbow Stickers

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      My Name is Kathie and My Daughter is a Lesbian - Kathie Hynes

      My Name is Kathie and My Daughter is a Lesbian

      From Bible Verses to Rainbow Stickers

      By Kathie Hynes

      Copyright 2012 Kathie Hynes

      Hynes.Kathie@gmail.com

      http://www.kathiehynes.com

      Cover design by Brian Hankes

      Smashwords Edition

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Table of Contents

      Foreword by Whitney Hynes

      Introduction

      Chapter 1 ~ First Stage of Grief: Shock and Denial

      Chapter 2 ~ Second Stage of Grief: Pain and Guilt

      Chapter 3 ~ Third Stage of Grief: Anger and Bargaining

      Chapter 4 ~ Fourth Stage of Grief: Depression, Reflection, Loneliness

      Chapter 5 ~ Fifth Stage of Grief: The Upward Turn

      Chapter 6 ~ Sixth Stage of Grief: Reconstruction and Working Through

      Chapter 7 ~ Seventh Stage of Grief: Acceptance and Hope

      Chapter 8 ~ Where I Am Today

      Chapter 9 ~ Statistics

      Chapter 10 ~ Coming Out Stories

      About the Author

      Foreword

      I can still remember the expression on my mom’s face when I told her I was a lesbian: a mixture of shock, disgust, and confusion. Her journey through each of these emotions and through healing and reconciliation unfolds in the following pages and is truly a tale of courage. When I was asked to write the foreword, it seemed a simple feat. However, my views changed when I began to write and the memories flooded back. I had the opportunity to realize how far our relationship had developed, changed, and strengthened.

      I know, now, that the tragic events that tore us apart were, in fact, a blessing. Perhaps it’s my perpetual optimism, or my faith in knowing that everything happens for a reason, but the work my mom and I have put into our relationship has become a great tool to reach out and help people in similar situations. I have never been more impressed by the efforts someone has put forth to grasp a concept. Her endeavor has brought her upon research, interviews, and a new sense of compassion that extended into one of her most feared and misunderstood realms. She truly grabbed the bull by its horns (a rainbow set of horns), and took on the task of understanding her own emotions and how they affected me. A perfect example is when I texted her about the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community.

      Mom replied, In my research, I learned its LGBTQ. Q for questioning. . . .

      My mom was teaching me!

      Of course, she is never content with only helping me. Her experiences have translated into a desire to help every parent she can, every child that doesn’t understand what their parent is going through and anyone who truly wants to make a positive impact on the relationship between Christianity and homosexuality. As it always has been, Mom’s love for people and her dedication to making things work has sent her on a journey that will help everyone who wishes to listen.

      Living in a place such as Long Beach, California, has unquestionably helped expand my horizons with queer education, and recently, I invited Mom to participate in one of the biggest gay events: Long Beach Pride. I asked her a month before, and surprisingly, it only took her two-and-a-half weeks to decide. She would attend.

      Though I knew she was terrified of the unknown—I know this because she looked up directions on how to attend a gay pride as a straight person, just in case—she helped me in every way possible, as my role at the parade was to assist and organize the motorcycles for the Dykes on Bikes. Mom was gung-ho. She awoke early to cook the volunteers’ breakfast, and I used her truck to store helmets. She watched the parade with awe. She finally got the opportunity to see the community I had always told her about, the camaraderie, and the unity.

      During the parade, I followed her gaze and saw the image I had seen when I first told her I was a lesbian: a mixture of shock, disgust, and confusion. I realized that the tables had actually turned. Christian protesters were holding signs of people kissing. They were shouting hateful and offensive remarks, and threatening hell to the parade attendees - they were her new enemy.

      Through this journey, I have realized how lucky I am to have a mom who loves me enough to take the steps of reconciliation. I know you parents who are reading this book, or merely skimming the pages, love your children just the same. Sometimes, you just need someone to show you where your own journey can start.

      Mom – I love you. Thank you for taking the time to show me support through your own dilemmas. I know that this passage is far from over, and I can’t wait to see the next chapter.

      In addition, dear reader, this book is written to help you, to guide you, to answer your questions, or maybe to inspire you to ask your own questions. Whatever you are going through, there is a pot-of-gold at the end of the rainbow. Sometimes you just need to keep going.

      --Whitney Hynes, California, 2009

      Introduction

      Whitney was born by cesarean section. The nurse wrapped her snugly in a blanket and handed her to me. I held her against my breasts; she smiled. She was truly a gift from God.

      I was in awe looking at her as I counted her fingers and toes. My mind went wild with the type of life I wanted for her. I wanted her to experience everything, to laugh and enjoy her childhood, grow up to be a great citizen with Christian values and one day become a wife and mother.

      I was pregnant with my second child when my first marriage ended. As a single parent, I needed to work full time. However, after remarrying, and having Whitney, I was able to spend more time with her than I had with my other two children. Although my husband and I were on a tight budget, we were able to manage our life without me having to return to work.

      My other girls, ages eight and nine at the time of Whitney’s birth, enjoyed having a real life doll to play with. Whitney was always happy, always curious, and always independent. She was a professional student of everything!

      She made up her mind before her second birthday that she wanted to go to preschool. She kept asking me when her birthday would come so she could go just like her sisters. A few days before her birthday, my husband, Whitney and I toured the preschool in our mountain area. She did not want to leave. We signed her up for three mornings a week. We arrived to pick her up after her first day and she begged us to stay. She was a full-time student from that moment on.

      She attracted the attention of everyone with her huge, bright, blue eyes. Her preschool teacher loved her, and when putting

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