Out of the Darkness and Over the Rainbow: A personal journey of Love and Acceptance

"Out of the Darkness and Over the Rainbow" This is a book written about a mother's struggle with accepting her gay child. As parents we all hold the highest hopes and dreams for our children, and when things do not turn out like we planned we sometimes have trouble remembering what is truly important and that is the unconditional love we have for them. In this book a mother takes you on her private journey and shares the accounts of her life as well as that of her daughters. From the hopes and dreams of a young mother to the stark realization of parenting a gay child. The alienation of friends and family the stares and whispers of strangers, the constant feelings of guilt and shame, the denial, and the epiphany that came from a friends loss of a child, which made her realize that nothing was more important in this world than to be part of her daughter's life, no matter how different that life would be. This book will take you through the darkness of depression and helplessness, over the rainbow to pride and joy, and help you understand that happiness and normalcy do exist when you focus on love. That everything you could possibly want for your child is still possible as long as you open your mind and heart and let love be your guide. This book will change your idea of the word "Normal"and fill your heart with compassion for all people and their diversity.

Author: Madon Gomez

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Publication Date: Dec 01, 2012

Number of Pages: 160 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 1481065459

ISBN-13: 9781481065450