Facebook Group Offers ‘Stand In’ Parents For LGBTQ Weddings, Holidays

My father-in-law Lou Caprio with me and my husband Michael on the day we renewed our wedding vows

TikTok Stand In Families is home to nearly 30,000 queer people and allies, either seeking love and family or offering comfort such as standing alongside same-sex couples on their wedding day if they don’t have the support of their biological family. Continue reading “Facebook Group Offers ‘Stand In’ Parents For LGBTQ Weddings, Holidays”

Throwback Thursday: Young Boy Overcome By Emotion Seeing His Favorite Band

Young boy on austism spectrum sees his favorite band Coldplay for the first time, and he's overcome by emotion with his dad.

I originally shared this incredibly touching viral video in 2018. The clip was shared by Luis Vazquez, who took his young son (who is on the autism spectrum) to see his favorite band, Coldplay. Continue reading “Throwback Thursday: Young Boy Overcome By Emotion Seeing His Favorite Band”

World AIDS Day 2021 ‘End Inequalities, End AIDS’

World AIDS Day has been observed on December 1 since 1988.

While the coronavirus has hogged the spotlight now for nearly two years, World AIDS Day is still recognized every year on December 1. Because it’s important to remember this 40-year health threat is still with us. Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day. Continue reading “World AIDS Day 2021 ‘End Inequalities, End AIDS’”