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| JANE MINKLEY, MEd. |
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| " Jane Minkley is the ideal role model for a mother of gay children. Since I met her two years ago, she has given me acceptance, love, and support as if I am her own. I was Southern born and bred, and my closed minded, controlling, immediate family does not interact with me or make any attempts to learn what it means to be gay. Jane is to be commended by the gay community worldwide for her tireless attempts to educate families of gay people." Preston Smith, 41, Musician, New York. |
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Jane Minkley, MEd.
P.O. Box 94023,
Lubbock, TX 79493.
www.comingoutadvisor.com
Telephone: 806-438-6504
To email Jane Minkley
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Butterfly artwork by
Mark Minkley, Artist
To email Mark Minkley
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| ABOUT JANE MINKLEY |
Jane Minkley has a compelling story! She is the mother of two gay sons. She has experienced her sons coming out. She has lived the secret life of a mom with gay sons and she has come out with her sons to their extended family and friends. Jane has supported and assisted her sons in their emerging as adults to fulfill their own life purposes.
Jane has been an educator for 27 years, teaching in grades Kindergarten through high school. The last 14 years she has been a school counselor. Jane has a Master's degree in Educational Psychology from Texas Tech University. She is a certified school counselor and diagnostician in her state.
Jane's life experience also includes being a breast cancer survivor, a widow, and currently a wife in a second marriage, as well as a stepmother to adult children. Jane believes that life experiences teach us many lessons about love, relationships, and living with purpose.
Jane has been determined for 18 years to find out everything she needs to know to help others in the coming out process. Jane's goal is to help relationships become increasingly honest and supportive.
Jane is committed to help as many individuals and families as she can to find understanding and acceptance. She wants to help educate individuals and families about GLBT issues and to promote love for all human beings.
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| PERSONAL MISSION STATEMENT |
- My personal mission is to help more families connect with their gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) children in a positive way. Acceptance deepens family bonds.
- On my life's journey as the mother of two gay sons, I commit to utilizing courage in my continued education and my coming out process as a parent.
- I choose to participate in the growth and change that can happen in the world through the coming out process and to inspire others to participate in this process.
- I believe in equal rights, status, and opportunities for GLBT people.
- It is my dream that GLBT people feel unlimited in their life's possibilities.
- I want to be an example of spiritual love for all people, gay and straight. I believe in the spiritual value of each person equally.
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Jane meets Episcopal
Bishop Gene Robinson
NY Pride Parade, 2005
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Jane on Christopher St.
passing out postcards
for St. Bartholomew's
Episcopal Church
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Jane with son, David
NY, 2005
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Jane with son, Mark
NY, 2005
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LEARN MORE ABOUT JANE ON HER PERSONAL BLOG
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| Visit http://janemink.blog.com/Personal+Stories/ |
| Learn about Jane, her sons and her personal interests. |
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| Visit http://janemink.blog.com/GLBT+interest/ |
Read Jane’s interview with the Lubbock Avalanche Journal, “Proposition 2 personal for mother of gay sons.” On November 8, 2005, Texas voted on a Texas Constitutional Amendment defining marriage. The amendment passed overwhelmingly but Jane took the opportunity to speak out against discrimination.
Jane’s first Pride Parade in NY, June 2005. |
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| Visit http://janemink.blog.com/Articles/ |
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