Mom ponders whether to tell family her son is gay
By Phyllis Steinberg | Wednesday Oct 14, 2009
Phyllis offers advice to a mother who is unsure she should tell her extended family her son is gay.

Mom struggles to tell friends about gay son
By Phyllis Steinberg | Monday Sep 14, 2009
Phyllis offers advice to a mother who is afraid of how her friends will react to the news her son is gay and has a boyfriend.

Lesbian struggles with family who disapproves of her homosexuality
By Phyllis Steinberg | Tuesday Aug 11, 2009
Melissa writes Phyllis about what she should do to make her family accept her sexual orientation.

Homophobia in the supermarket
By Phyllis Steinberg | Monday Jul 13, 2009
Phyllis advises a mother how to confront subtle homophobia in the supermarket and other public places.

Dad struggles with son’s homosexuality
By Phyllis Steinberg | Wednesday Jun 10, 2009
A self-described "open-minded, progressive thinking and a well-educated professional" concedes he has struggled to come to terms with his son’s homosexuality.

Should mom ask daughter about break-up?
By Phyllis Steinberg | Tuesday May 12, 2009
Mother of two lesbian daughters asks Phyllis whether she should ask her eldest child about her break-up with her partner of seven years, even though she did not tell her about it.

Coming out in support of transgender children
By Phyllis Steinberg | Monday Mar 30, 2009
Dear Phyllis: I have a very good friend who I’ve worked with for a long time. She recently confided to me that her 26 year old son is transgendered and will be becoming a girl! I’m very fond of this woman and want to be supportive but I’m completely confused. Why would anyone want to be the opposite sex? My friend seems pretty supportive but doesn’t know whether to say "he" or "she" and admits that her husband is having a very hard time. What do I need to know and how can I help? From, Barbara

Gay Anniversaries and Parents
By Phyllis Steinberg | Wednesday Feb 18, 2009
My partner George and I have been together for 15 years. We have a good relationship with my parents. When it comes time for my sister and brother in law’s wedding anniversary, my parents always celebrate it with them. My parents have never asked to celebrate our anniversary with my partner and me. I am hurt. What should I do?

Latino and gay in NYC
By Phyllis Steinberg | Monday Jan 19, 2009
Dear Phyllis, I have a friend whose father is having a difficult time coming to terms with his gay son’s sexual orientation. He is Latino and lives in New York City, but my question is how should I help him. From, A Concerned Friend