Having ‘The Talk’ With Mom

"My girlfriend and I recently had 'the talk' with my mother," wrote Kayla Burch of Grand Rapids, Mich. Deciding when to come out to parents can be one of the most stressful decisions that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people face. Find out how "the talk" went with Kayla's mother.

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'Like Being 19': A Lifetime Spent Together

On Oct. 6, 2006, StoryCorps featured Sandi and Bobbi Cote-Whitacre, who have been a couple for nearly 40 years. Learn more about their heartwarming story.

Back-to-School Resource for Parents

Better dust off those backpacks and sharpen those pencils — back-to-school time is here again. Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender parents often face a unique set of challenges when it’s time for the kids to head back, whether it’s talking to them about fairness for GLBT families or working with school administrators to create a welcoming learning environment. Find out more about what GLBT parents need to know at this time of year. (Aug. 29, 2006)

Historic Provisions for GLBT Families Signed Into Law

The Pension Protection Act, passed by Congress and signed by President Bush, provides crucial financial protections to same-sex couples.  Find out more about how this bill affects you and read the transcript of our online discussion with a financial planning expert. (Aug. 24, 2006)