Standing Silent Secrets
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Standing Silent Secrets
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$21.99
Regular price $26.99
“One of the greatest lessons of life that God has taught Shirley Sparenberg is to accept everyone, to help those in need, and to watch for the doors God opens. ‘We are here to learn life’s lessons sometimes through heartaches, challenges, and education.’ Her early heartaches during college began preparing her for the most significant challenge she faced: keeping a secret for most of her life, which enabled her to understand her son’s secret. Fears about her private secret haunted her throughout her marriage, which eventually led her to understand her son’s secret world. Desperately seeking knowledge of his secret led her to a hidden world most heterosexuals are oblivious to. Throughout her journey, she slowly discovered truths that opened more doors of learning. She painfully details the rejection she received from some friends, relatives, colleagues, and churches, which permitted her to feel just a small part of her son’s world of bigotry. She travels from confusion, feelings of condemnation, depression, and finally victory through education. This is a memoir of her journey that changed her views, gave her answers, challenged her daily walk, and made her an advocate for the LGBTQ community.
Shirley Sparenberg graduated from Vincennes University and Indiana State University with a Master’s Degree in education. She taught middle school for 36 years and piano for 44 years. This book has been a 20-year venture to help other parents of children coming out realize the truths and that they are not alone. She stands on education to help eliminate bigotry and fear.”
Shirley Sparenberg graduated from Vincennes University and Indiana State University with a Master’s Degree in education. She taught middle school for 36 years and piano for 44 years. This book has been a 20-year venture to help other parents of children coming out realize the truths and that they are not alone. She stands on education to help eliminate bigotry and fear.”