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In the present study, I examined the turning points identified by lesbian parents that facilitated discourse with their children regarding family identity. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with 13 lesbian parents and an interpretive analysis was performed. Three turning points were identified: coming out to the child, challenges to family identity, and announcement of commitment ceremonies/weddings. Lesbian parents also stressed the importance of creating "normalcy" for their children. Keywords: Family DiscourseFamily IdentityLesbian ParentsTurning Points The author would like to thank Dr. Dawn O. Braithwaite for her guidance during this project, and Aliza le Roux for her valuable input throughout the writing process. Notes All participants were given pseudonyms to maintain confidentiality. Additional informationNotes on contributorsDiana Breshears Diana Breshears is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Communication Studies, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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