tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179836200439938895.post119622474998151914..comments2023-08-16T07:41:54.806-04:00Comments on Tales Of Allure: It Gets Better!AllureVanSanzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07343377905154824059noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179836200439938895.post-46327500347869101962011-05-22T18:01:14.400-04:002011-05-22T18:01:14.400-04:00Thanks, everybody. I'll make sure to pass the ...Thanks, everybody. I'll make sure to pass the messages along to Cody. Most of all, thank you so being so kind and supportive. As a mom, I can tell you it really does make a difference.Stephani Hechthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08410308590863597919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179836200439938895.post-36585036237143538872011-05-21T01:23:20.146-04:002011-05-21T01:23:20.146-04:00Stephani, it has been just recently that I found y...Stephani, it has been just recently that I found your work on Amazon and have fallen in love with your gift. You are truly an amazing person and Cody is truly blessed to have such an understanding mother. And you are correct that you are lucky to have such an awesome son. I wish my parents were as understanding as you. It really does make life much easier in many ways.<br /><br />And Cody, Thank you for being brave enough to come out and for making a difference in your school with the GLSA that you founded. You may never know who you have help with such actions, but know that you have! - Blessings always - David L.David L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09368963261559237990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179836200439938895.post-7365114647576313522011-05-20T23:34:32.919-04:002011-05-20T23:34:32.919-04:00When my favorite aunt's youngest son called me...When my favorite aunt's youngest son called me to say he'd moved back to the area I invited him here for dinner. He said, "You know I'm gay, right?" I said, "Yeah, so?"<br />He loved being in the kitchen, telling me that watching my 4 kids interact reminded him of growing up as the youngest of 4 himself, before his mom passed away when he was 14. He asked me which was which, pointing at my kids. I explained the oldest boy was the one with diabetes, the second boy was the self-proclaimed "jenius", the 3rd was my long-haired hippie son, and my daughter was the baby. I said, "Kids, this is Reed, he's gay. Let's eat." And that was that. He's always welcome in my house, and my daughter loves to tease him, asking him, "Now as a gay man, how do you feel about that?" He calls her names, she responds, and then they hug.<br />Being gay isn't scary when it's someone you love. It was harder to get used to my son's (and my only brother's) diabetes. Being gay isn't a disease, nor is it a choice. It just is. <br />And thanks for that Pixar video...I have seen many of the others but not this one. Brought tears to my eyes.Fiona McGierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495707848048468428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179836200439938895.post-75182454284596773642011-05-20T22:31:46.822-04:002011-05-20T22:31:46.822-04:00Too bad everyone doesn't have such understandi...Too bad everyone doesn't have such understanding parents then there wouldn't be such hatred. You son was brave to come out not only to you but to other kids in high school which is a hard time for everyone.AKellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05793617369863357192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179836200439938895.post-55645970428525997042011-05-20T21:08:18.964-04:002011-05-20T21:08:18.964-04:00Stephani, you are a wonderful mother, and Cody is ...Stephani, you are a wonderful mother, and Cody is so lucky to have such an understanding, loving mom. You are also lucky to have such an outstanding young man for a son. Hugs to both of you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179836200439938895.post-16337834928794082392011-05-20T20:48:42.882-04:002011-05-20T20:48:42.882-04:00Your comments are all so touching that I have tear...Your comments are all so touching that I have tears in my eyes. Thank you so much for your support and wonderful comments.Stephani Hechthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08410308590863597919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179836200439938895.post-74709092390530097992011-05-20T18:54:27.068-04:002011-05-20T18:54:27.068-04:00Stephani, you are an amazing woman, an spectacular...Stephani, you are an amazing woman, an spectacular mother, and an awesome friend. Thank you for all you do, not only for your own son but for the gay community. You are one of the reasons that it is getting better for us all. <br /><br />~smooches~Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04662191625818415126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179836200439938895.post-84799170715338773662011-05-20T18:38:41.671-04:002011-05-20T18:38:41.671-04:00Oh, I hadn't seen the Pixar video before. *blo...Oh, I hadn't seen the Pixar video before. *blots eyes*<br /><br />I'm glad I've had the chance to get to know you and Cody, Stephani! Both so very brave.<br /><br />(I am not entering the contest.)Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12959009113795804133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179836200439938895.post-21495142050783763072011-05-20T16:54:00.215-04:002011-05-20T16:54:00.215-04:00THank you Stephani and Cody. This is such a great...THank you Stephani and Cody. This is such a great cause. It's so sad how difficult a concept like acceptance is for some. Hopefully, this campaign and others will help people to grow.Kate Madison, YA authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17889201364054735420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179836200439938895.post-7808744741506218042011-05-20T16:40:47.837-04:002011-05-20T16:40:47.837-04:00Thank you Stephani & Cody!
Thank you for shar...Thank you Stephani & Cody!<br /><br />Thank you for sharing this with us. For too many years people remain silent about this.<br />Having raised my children in a better way than many were in my generation...**sshh** {we won't tell my age will we? *S*} When I was a teenager...with my gay friends that I loved them just as they are...who they are. I didn't care, and I taught my children my same. We are who we are. We love who we love, and to hell what anyone else thinks about it. Stand by, support and be a friend just loving and supporting those we love. <br />It's just that simple.<br />I'm going to tweet and post on Facebook and already posted on my little blog.Pommawolf Emeraldwolfeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08461210717200887476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179836200439938895.post-75113783438952346392011-05-20T16:34:24.329-04:002011-05-20T16:34:24.329-04:00A standup kid and a standup mom (that means talks ...A standup kid and a standup mom (that means talks straight and does what they think is right no matter what)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179836200439938895.post-33480882332229953422011-05-20T16:15:59.347-04:002011-05-20T16:15:59.347-04:00Thanks for the great post. The Trevor Project is ...Thanks for the great post. The Trevor Project is such a great cause. I am so glad there is more public awareness of these way of life.SusanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07139270715006822223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179836200439938895.post-8522008918820209172011-05-20T15:37:23.194-04:002011-05-20T15:37:23.194-04:00This is a really great post. It's a real shame...This is a really great post. It's a real shame that kids have to worry so much about being accepted for being themselves. No one should have to live in fear for who they are. <br /><br />Education and awareness is the only way to alleviate discrimination. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />~Renee VickersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179836200439938895.post-88027729665462645442011-05-20T15:21:38.531-04:002011-05-20T15:21:38.531-04:00Stephani, your son is very brave, and very lucky t...Stephani, your son is very brave, and very lucky to have a mom as understanding as you. <br /><br />My daughter wasn't quite eleven when she came to me and said, "Mom, I think I like girls the same way I like boys." I reassured her that that was okay. She's almost sixteen now and still hasn't dared to tell her father or most of his family (except for one cousin). Throughout middle school, she was harassed by kids who called her "dyke" and "queer", until she shut them up one day by saying, "When you call me a dyke, you're only half right."Karenna Colcrofthttp://karennacolcroft.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179836200439938895.post-8474384977185070802011-05-20T14:36:41.293-04:002011-05-20T14:36:41.293-04:00Thanks so much for visiting and sharing you and yo...Thanks so much for visiting and sharing you and your son's story with us today, Stephani. I'll be keeping the giveaway open all weekend so we can build up some awareness for this.<br /><br />Best,<br />AllureAllureVanSanzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07343377905154824059noreply@blogger.com