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Jacksonville teenager, Seth Owen, shared his remarkable story with talk show host Ellen DeGeneres Tuesday, completing a journey that has taken him from virtual homelessness to the embrace of the nation.
You can read more about it on The Advocate at this link.
Unfortunately Seth’s story of losing support from his family due to him being gay is far too common and doesn’t always have such a happy ending.
That is why members of Serendipitydodah for Moms, a private facebook group for moms of lgbtq kids, decided to start Serendipitydodah Mama Bears to the Rescue.
Serendipitydodah Mama Bears to the Rescue was started in March 2018. There are currently more than 500 moms of lgbtq kids in the group who are scattered across the country, ready to offer support, connection and care to lgbtq people like Seth Owen, who have lost the support of their family due to their lgbtq status. Serendipitydodah Mama Bears to the Rescue is a subgroup of Serendipitydodah for Moms, a private facebook group for moms of lgbtq kids.
Members of the group are available to connect with lgbtq people in their local area who need some support, connection or care.
The group is a place where these moms can connect with each other in order to plan and coordinate small acts of kindness such as being a stand-in affirming mom at a wedding, visiting someone in the hospital, helping someone get settled in a new area, providing some transportation, including someone in their holiday gatherings, sending a note of encouragement etc.
The most important thing the members of Mama Bears to the Rescue want to do is be a loving and supportive presence in the life of lgbtq people who have lost the support of their family due to their lgbtq status.
If you know of an lgbtq person who could use some Mama Bear love please email lizdyer55@gmail.com
Serendipitydodah Mama Bears to the Rescue is a subgroup for Serendipitydodah for Moms. The members of the group are available to do small acts of kindness for lgbtq people in their local community who may need connection, care or assistance.
Serendipitydodah 
All parents should support their children, no matter how they define or identify themselves or the challenges or obstacles they face. Mothers are especially compassionate with their children.Perhaps, we are less threatened than the male ‘ego’ or by societal expectations.
Support and advocacy encourages personal strengths and with strong commitment to one’s rights, it becomes easier to break down barriers.
This is a wonderful gesture, and once more, moms do stand by! They/we rock!
My daughter is not LBGTQ+ but many of her friends and my friends are, I would love to be there for anyone who needs a Mama Bear! I think it’s so sad with all the other issues these people have to go through to lose their families on top of it! I’d rather hold you close and love you than visit your grave!
Melissa W.