ENID, OK - Sara Cunningham author of the book, “How We Sleep At Night” will be sharing her story of being a loving mom of an LGBTQ child. She is the leading voice for faith parents of LGBTQ children. Sara is a powerful advocate and ally. She will share her emotional personal journey regarding her son’s homosexuality that took her life on a tailspin. After twenty years in the church and actively “praying the gay away” she was at a crossroads. Her search as a Christian woman found little resources for educating families. The rejection and the statistics she saw was more than this mother could bear.
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Young LGBTQ people are ten percent more likely to be homeless and suicidal than the general population according to the CDC. It is estimated that twenty-five percent of LGBTQ youth who come out in religious circles are immediately turned away by their families. Free Mom Hugs is a non-profit founded by a group of moms that love their LGBTQ kids unconditionally and take those hugs and love to others who might not receive them. Free Mom Hugs is dedicated to educating families, churches and civil leaders by affirming the value of the LGBTQ community.
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Sara has shared her story with Jen Hatmaker on the podcast For The Love of Women Who Built it. Episode 05. Sara and other mothers continue to break down the barriers for families and kids by giving kindness and hugs. She is also in the middle of making a documentary.
Sara and her husband have been married for thirty-two years and live in the Oklahoma City area.
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Sara will be speaking to an open and affirming congregation on July 22nd at 10:30am. They include all ages, social economics, faith, race, ability, and sexual orientation. No matter where you are on your spiritual journey you are welcome at Enid Faith Ways Church.
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Sara Cunningham (Free Mom Hugs) To Speak in Enid
