‘A child like mine’ Part 1

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‘A child like mine’ Part 1

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Apr 8, 2021

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From anger to acceptance: For parents in Uganda, having a child come out or be exposed as gay, lesbian, or trans can be traumatic and shameful. Many are caught between widespread homophobia, and the love they have for their child. But a new support group is trying to make things easier.
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Apr 8, 2021

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