Wanted: Tips for Surviving the Holidays

With Halloween behind us, many people are looking forward to spending Thanksgiving and Christmas with their families.  Some gay youth, however, experience these family gatherings with feelings of dread, because they know that loneliness and anxiety are the hallmarks of the season.  In the next few weeks, the blog will be tackling this topic, and I would like your input.  

Know a secret for sitting peacefully through a crazy dinner?  Let us know.
Have a story about handling your homophobic uncle?  I'd like to hear it. 
Come out on Christmas and it was the most awesome thing ever?   Please share your story.

I'll be putting together a Top Five list to share with Huffington Post, sharing your tips and ideas with youth who need more support this holiday season.