Hidden Wounds Ministry for Parents of LGBTQ Children

So your child just came out. You are not alone. We can help.

Hidden Wounds This is not about an issue. This is about mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers, sons and daughters, and God’s love for all people. This demands compassion, empathy, and a willingness to listen.

This is not about an issue. This is about mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers, sons and daughters, and God’s love for all people. This demands compassion, empathy and a willingness to listen.

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Hidden Wounds, LLC Gary R. Tucker, PhD, MEdT, CPLC Jackson, Michigan 49203 325-201-2956

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Hidden Wounds, LLC Gary R. Tucker, PhD, MEdT, CPLC Jackson, Michigan 49203

Finding hope. Hidden Wounds offers hope. Hope that as a parent you don't need to choose between your faith and your child. A safe place where you can bring all your doubts, fears, and questions to God and share your experience with other parents walking a similar journey. It is a place where you can meet other parents and process your experience in a safe, spiritually nurturing environment.

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Are you a parent of a child who has come out of the closet? And now you feel like you’re the one in the closet and you don’t know what to do? I have a very familiar story I’d like you to follow along with me and listen one more time.

Have you ever been invited to something, and it was like, “Oh I don’t want to go,” but you went anyway and something amazing happened? Later you think back on that event, and you think, “Oh my goodness what if I hadn’t gone!” You were just so close to missing out on something epic.

One day Jesus heads down to the Sea of Galilee and people gathered around him listening to him speak about the word of God. Jesus saw at the water’s edge 2 boats and the fishermen who were washing their nets. He then got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon Peter, and asked him to put out a little from shore. Then he sat down and taught the people from the boat. Peter is a captive audience.

When he had finished speaking the said to Simon … and most of us know what happens next … but this is so important though, for you and me right now.

He says something unexpected, but it was something that Peter could easily do. It was a “baby trust me” step. He said, “Peter, I want you to put out into the deep water and let down your nets for a catch.” This is completely doable, but it was unreasonable and its costly. But there was another reason that this was unreasonable.

Peter knew it was going to be a complete waste of time. Peter answers politely. “Master we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything.” Translated, we went fishing when you’re supposed to go fishing and didn’t catch anything. What do you suppose is going to happen if we go fishing when you’re not supposed to go fishing … just wondering? Also, Peter looking at the shoreline and everybody is watching them.

Peter is thinking if anybody else asked me to do this it would be an easy no. But I’ve been sitting here in this boat hearing the amazing things you are saying about the kingdom of God, I’ve never heard anyone teach this way … with that kind of authority. So, if you want to go fishing and not catch fish, okay. And then he says this, … this is where the story intersects with your life and my life …, “But because you say so…”.

I would like you to pause for just a moment and say this to yourself … are you ready? “But because YOU say so …” This statement has the potential, I’m not exaggerating, to change the trajectory of your entire life. For some of you, you’re wrestling right now with this issue about trying to get help and you’ve got 25 reasons why it’s unreasonable to attend a retreat for parents of LGBTQ children in Saint Johns, MI. It’s going to cost too much, I don’t have the time, people are going to look at you funny, it’s not going to work out … But there’s something in you that feels like … you know what I think I’m supposed to do this. Its like God wants me to do this.
Your response to this tension has more potential and had greater consequence for good than you possibly could imagine. But because you say so … this is where it all changes because Jesus, wasn’t asking Peter to believe something … he was asking him to do something … to take a baby step perfectly in his ability. And Jesus knew that if Peter would say yes, when Peter’s faith intersected with God’s faithfulness, it would change Peter’s life forever. Based on what you know, based on what you have heard, based on what Jesus has done are you willing to let down the nets?

Hidden Wounds (https://hiddenwounds.us/) is partnering with PeacePrints (https://www.centerpeace.net/peaceprints) to offer retreats in Michigan for parents like you looking for hope and healing.

This retreat offers hope that parents as a parent of gay child, you don’t need to choose between your faith and your child. In a weekend environment find an atmosphere of safety and be introduced to parents from all over who are similarly situated, seeking a place of understanding and support.

Let down your nets as that first “baby step”. Access Hidden Wounds at https://hiddenwounds.us/ and fill out the form to get more information about the June 7-9, 2024 retreat in Saint Johns, Michigan. Like Peter, you’ll never regret you did.

Hidden Wounds, LLC Gary R. Tucker, PhD, MEdT, CPLC JACKSON, MICHIGAN

Not so Merry of a Christmas for Everyone

It seems like this time of year love, joy, and Christmas optimism are everywhere. Unfortunately, that isn’t your experience. You as a parent are experiencing the aftermath of a child’s revelation of being gay. It's been said that when a child comes out of the closet, their parents go in. Your sense of reality has been shaken and called into question. It is difficult to know who to trust, what to believe. You feel so vulnerable and isolated especially this time of year.

Here at Hidden Wounds (https://hiddenwounds.us) you can find a safe place as a parent of a LGBTQ+ child of any age to start picking up the pieces. Here you will find an atmosphere of safety and become part of a network of other moms and dads who are similarly situated, offering understanding and support, and eliminating feelings of isolation.

Perhaps you might feel more comfortable with a weekend retreat as a first step. Good news! Hidden Wounds is partnering with PeacePrints (https://www.centerpeace.net/peaceprints) to offer a retreat right here in Michigan for parents looking for hope and healing. PeacePrints has been conducting retreats for parents for years.

Here are some testimonials from parents who attended past retreats:
• "Our first parent retreat was the beginning of reconciliation with our child and healing of our hearts. Being able to share with other parents further down the road gave us a sense of hope and peace."
• "When our child came out, we had no resources, no tools, and no reference of where to begin. We didn’t even have the vocabulary to know how to express the questions rolling around in our hearts and heads. The PeacePrints retreat helped us break a pathway to healing and learn to do life in a new way with our child."

Join us or a retreat to help eliminate feelings of isolation. You can be assured of strict confidentiality! https://hiddenwounds.us

Hidden Wounds Ministry for Parents of LGBTQ Children An IAPRC Certified Life Coach trained in 2 research based programs

Has your child just shared with you that they are gay?

You are NOT ALONE! Other parents are struggling with the same questions you are!

Announcing a retreat for parents of LGBQT children of any age in June here in Michigan.

The retreat offers hope that parents don’t need to choose between their faith and their child. In a weekend environment find an atmosphere of safety and be introduced to parents from all over who are similarly situated, seeking a place of understanding and support. Come join a retreat to help eliminate feelings of isolation.

Contact Hidden Wounds for more information.

http://hiddenwounds.us

Hidden Wounds, LLC Gary R. Tucker, PhD, MEdT, CPLC JACKSON, MICHIGAN

Hidden Wounds, LLC Christian-based Trauma-Informed Life Coaching JACKSON, MICHIGAN

As a parent the aftermath of a child’s revelation of being gay can leave you with a shattered sense of self. It's been said that when a child comes out of the closet, their parents go in.

Hidden Wounds provides a safe place for parents of LGBTQ+ children of any age to come together with other parents who are in a similar situation to find support and help eliminate feelings of isolation.

https://hiddenwounds.us

Hidden Wounds, LLC Christian-based Trauma-Informed Life Coaching JACKSON, MICHIGAN