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Man Suggests Mother’s Gay Son Would Commit Incest
Phyllis counsels a mother who was at a loss after a man suggested her son’s sexual orientation would spur him to sleep with his sister.
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Will Father Accept His Gay Son?
Phyllis counsels a 19-year-old who is afraid to come out to his father because he is afraid he will let him down.
Gay teenager: Can I ever have a good life?
Phyllis counsels a 15-year-old boy who is unsure whether he can have a "good life" as someone who is gay.
Is my stepson gay?
Phyllis offers advice to a woman who is conflicted about whether her seven-year-old son’s behavior means he is gay or simply has psychological problems.
What is an "active homosexual"?
Phyllis responds to a Virginia lawmaker’s plan to introduce a measure that would ban "active homosexuals" in the state’s National Guard.
Coming home for the holidays
Phyllis counsels a mother who feels awkward around her bisexual daughter’s girlfriend.
Parents confront homophobic campaign rhetoric
In response to the controversial comments former New York gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino made at a Brooklyn, N.Y., synagogue last month, Phyllis offers advice on how parents of LGBT children can effectively-and forcefully-hold an elected official accountable for their homophobic words and rhetoric.
Gay teenager’s mother denies son’s homosexuality
A woman writes Phyllis about her cousin’s denial of her 17-year-old son’s homosexuality.
Grandmother fears great-grandchild will become gay
Phyllis counsels a grandmother who fears her granddaughter will make her great grandchild become gay.
Growing old and gay
Phyllis counsels a mother who is concerned about what will happen to her gay son when he gets older.
Teenager struggles to help suicidal gay friend
Phyllis offers advice to a gay teenager who is struggling to help his suicidal friend cope with his parents’ disapproval of his sexual orientation.
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