Hi, my name is Heather Hester. Welcome to Chrysalis Mama, a unique channel for you to explore. Chrysalis Mama is the product of our family's journey with depression, anxiety, and embracing our son, who, among many wonderful traits, is gay. It is my desire to share valuable information and offer support to those who are on a similar journey of loving and raising an LGBTQ child. You may be asking - how do we change this conversation? I believe it starts within each one of us, blossoms within our families, and then grows within our communities and beyond. My principles are simple yet effective - To embrace, educate, empower, and love. I am grateful for this opportunity to share my passions and thoughts and inspire others to shift, grow, advocate, and transform conversations for our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, non-binary, (and every other beautiful identity and orientation that falls under the rainbow) adolescents, teenagers, and young adults!