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A Mother’s Powerful Letter to her Gay Son (that Every Parent should Read).
Chris Tompkins is Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and TEDx speaker based in Los Angeles, CA. He specializes in helping gay men heal past pain so that they wake up feeling a greater sense of purpose, self-acceptance, and belonging. Chris is also author of the best-selling book, Raising LGBTQ Allies: A Parent’s Guide to Changing the Messages from the Playground. When he’s not writing, you can find him at the beach or eating guacamole—sometimes both. Catch up with Chris on his website or find him on Twitter and Instagram.
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