True Colors: Gay and Lesbian Families in the 21st Century

True Colors is a journey into the changing world of what it means to be a family in the 21st century. It investigates and describes the challenges of being an alternative, blended, step or a gay family unit in America. It explores the issues of surrogacy, reproductive technology, adoption, and bullying. The personal stories highlighted within the book give the reader a glimpse into the world of coming out and having children. It speaks of the challenges of being married and/or divorced, all the while being a gay and lesbian adult raising a straight, a transgendered, and/or gay child are explored and defined for the reader. A comprehensive children's literature section is suggested to help families navigate the stormy seas of their child asking questions and/or experiencing discrimination, violence and harassment because of having a gay or lesbian parent(s). The content in this book will expand your viewpoints, inform your opinions and make you an active change agent in the battle for equal rights for all families. The fundamental message is that the times have changed and it is now time to recognize that diversity is alive and well in America. The battle for tolerance for gay families has been an ongoing battle that now is a movement towards acceptance and equality. Every child deserves the right to have a family that is both respected and validated.