#12 - 5 Lessons on Embracing LGBTQ Identity and Pride From a Gay Father and Advocate

What happens when the life you thought you couldn’t have becomes the one that defines your Pride and identity?In this heartfelt season finale of the Together Moving Forward Podcast, host Stef Vachon welcomes Gary Sutherland, a proud gay father and advocate for minority rights. Gary opens up about coming out in the 1980s, a time when being gay often meant giving up the dream of parenthood. But as the world evolved, and as he did, Gary found not only family, but a renewed sense of purpose and LGBTQ identity through advocacy and love.In this inspiring conversation, you’ll discover:How embracing LGBTQ Pride can lead to unexpected paths of growth, including parenthood.The vital role of self-acceptance and community support in building identity.Why representation in family and advocacy spaces is essential for true equality.Listen now to celebrate resilience, Pride, and the power of creating change through love, and be inspired to keep honoring your LGBTQ identity and moving forward together.New episodes every Monday and Thursday morning, Eastern Time (ET).The LGBT+ Family Coalition website: https://familleslgbt.orgMore from Together Moving Forward: Click here to contact me through the website to become a featured guest on the podcast or to get more information.Or visit: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com Click here to follow us on Instagram.Or click here: https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/This podcast celebrates LGBTQ, LGBTQ+ and 2SLGBTQIA+ identity and Pride, sharing stories of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and nonbinary people who are healing, building resilience, and embracing self-love, self-respect, and community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.