The Real Modern Family … Can Be Real Complicated

Abstract

The author describes, based upon her first-hand experience, running a program providing services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) parents, families, and their extended families; some of the complexities of gay parenting; and some of the unique challenges faced by LGBT families. Throughout this paper, she notes the relevant roles mental health providers may occupy in assisting such families.

KEYWORDS:

• LGBT
• gay parenting
• gay families
• LGBT families
• challenges to gay parents
• challenges to LGBT parents
• queer families