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FreedHearts @freedhearts.bsky.social · 18h

Freeing hearts to love and be loved. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
💜www.FreedHearts.org💜

#LoveWins #ProtectTransKids #lgbtq #DeconstructingFaith #AffirmingFaith #TransRightsAreHumanRights #QueerJoy #WeBelong #ReligiousTrauma

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FreedHearts @freedhearts.bsky.social · 19h

Fear says, “Don’t support LGBTQ+ people.”
Love says, “You must.”

Prejudice is crumbling. Parents are choosing their kids over false doctrine. Pastors are rethinking old beliefs.

This isn’t about fear — it’s about love. Always love. 💜

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Why Christians Don't Have to Be Afraid to Support LGBTQ - FreedHearts

Today’s episode is a heartfelt message to non-affirming Christians — or one you can share with them.It’s a message of hope and courage: you do NOT need to be afraid to support LGBTQ+ people and same-s...

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FreedHearts @freedhearts.bsky.social · 1d

#NoKings Freeing hearts to love and be loved. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
💜www.FreedHearts.org💜

#LoveWins #ProtectTransKids #lgbtq #DeconstructingFaith #AffirmingFaith #TransRightsAreHumanRights #QueerJoy #WeBelong #ReligiousTrauma

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FreedHearts @freedhearts.bsky.social · 1d

Freeing hearts to love and be loved. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
💜www.FreedHearts.org💜

#LoveWins #ProtectTransKids #lgbtq #DeconstructingFaith #AffirmingFaith #TransRightsAreHumanRights #QueerJoy #WeBelong #ReligiousTrauma

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FreedHearts @freedhearts.bsky.social · 2d

Freeing hearts to love and be loved. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
💜www.FreedHearts.org💜

#LoveWins #ProtectTransKids #lgbtq #DeconstructingFaith #AffirmingFaith #TransRightsAreHumanRights #QueerJoy #WeBelong #ReligiousTrauma

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FreedHearts @freedhearts.bsky.social · 3d

Freeing hearts to love and be loved. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
💜www.FreedHearts.org💜

#LoveWins #ProtectTransKids #lgbtq #DeconstructingFaith #AffirmingFaith #TransRightsAreHumanRights #QueerJoy #WeBelong #ReligiousTrauma

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FreedHearts @freedhearts.bsky.social · 3d

A message to non-affirming Christians — or one you can share with them. ❤️ It’s a message of hope and courage: you do NOT need to be afraid to support LGBTQ+ and same-sex relationships. Yes, the climate feels hostile. Yes, fear is loud. But truth is louder.

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Why Christians Don't Have to Be Afraid to Support LGBTQ - FreedHearts

Today’s episode is a heartfelt message to non-affirming Christians — or one you can share with them.It’s a message of hope and courage: you do NOT need to be afraid to support LGBTQ+ people and same-s...

www.buzzsprout.com

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FreedHearts @freedhearts.bsky.social · 4d

Freeing hearts to love and be loved. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
💜www.FreedHearts.org💜

#LoveWins #ProtectTransKids #lgbtq #DeconstructingFaith #AffirmingFaith #TransRightsAreHumanRights #QueerJoy #WeBelong #ReligiousTrauma

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FreedHearts @freedhearts.bsky.social · 4d

Today’s episode is a heartfelt message to non-affirming Christians — or one you can share with them. ❤️

It’s a message of hope and courage: you do NOT need to be afraid to support LGBTQ+ people and same-sex relationships.

* freedhearts.buzzsprout.com

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FreedHearts @freedhearts.bsky.social · 5d

Freeing hearts to love and be loved. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
💜www.FreedHearts.org💜

#LoveWins #ProtectTransKids #lgbtq #DeconstructingFaith #AffirmingFaith #TransRightsAreHumanRights #QueerJoy #WeBelong #ReligiousTrauma

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FreedHearts @freedhearts.bsky.social · 6d

Freeing hearts to love and be loved. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
💜www.FreedHearts.org💜

#LoveWins #ProtectTransKids #lgbtq #DeconstructingFaith #AffirmingFaith #TransRightsAreHumanRights #QueerJoy #WeBelong #ReligiousTrauma

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FreedHearts @freedhearts.bsky.social · 6d

Freeing hearts to love and be loved. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
💜www.FreedHearts.org💜

#LoveWins #ProtectTransKids #lgbtq #DeconstructingFaith #AffirmingFaith #TransRightsAreHumanRights #QueerJoy #WeBelong #ReligiousTrauma

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FreedHearts @freedhearts.bsky.social · 7d

Did your child just come out to you as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender? You're not alone. ❤ Watch this important video and then connect with us. We will go on this journey with you. 🙂

youtu.be/Tiu6ZWmszG8.

5 Tips For Parents of LGBTQ Kids!

YouTube video by Susan Cottrell, FreedHearts

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FreedHearts @freedhearts.bsky.social · 9d

Freeing hearts to love and be loved.
💜www.FreedHearts.org💜 🏳️‍⚧️

#ProtectTransKids #TransRightsUnderAttack #Transphobia #TransEqualityNow #NoHate #StopTransHate #ProtectTransHealth #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransLivesMatter #TransIsBeautiful #TransPride #nonbinary #LGBTQIA #transgender

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FreedHearts @freedhearts.bsky.social · 10d

The attacks on LGBTQ+—especially trans youth—are increasing. Many live in oppressive homes.
We never want finances to stand in the way of someone finding help they need.
✨ That’s why ALL FreedHearts resources are now FREE!! No paywall. No limits. No conditions.

***Click here: www.FreedHearts.org

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FreedHearts @freedhearts.bsky.social · 10d

Our new episode is deeply personal and powerfully relevant to the moment we’re in. We’re talking about coming out — as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer — when hostility and attacks are escalating. This isn’t just theory — it’s raw, real, and urgent.

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Is National Coming Out Day Different This Year? - FreedHearts

Today’s episode is both deeply personal and powerfully relevant to the moment we’re living in.We’re talking about coming out — as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer — in a time when hostility ...

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FreedHearts @freedhearts.bsky.social · 11d

BIG NEWS!! No one should be denied access to the lifeline of resources that can help them survive, thrive, and live authentically. So, FreedHearts is opening the doors wide. From this moment on, all our resources are FREE - absolutely no cost whatsoever! <3

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FreedHearts Makes All Resources Free!!

We believe hearts should be free to love & be loved. Making our resources free is a step toward that future. Our gift of love. Our act of resistance.

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FreedHearts @freedhearts.bsky.social · 11d

Today’s episode is deeply personal and powerfully relevant to the moment we’re living in.

We’re talking about coming out in a time when hostility and attacks are escalating. This isn’t just theory — it’s raw, real, and urgent.

Plus, we’re sharing major news!

freedhearts.buzzsprout.com

FreedHearts

Freeing hearts to love and be loved! Love. Inclusion. Affirmation. Susan Cottrell is the Mom of two LGBTQ+ children; the founder of FreedHearts; an international speaker with a viral TEDx talk; a past...

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FreedHearts @freedhearts.bsky.social · 12d

Despite bans, conversion therapy continues every day, in every state — because of this deadly little secret. What is it and what can we do? The techniques are disgusting… shame, relentless bullying, physical abuse, spiritual abuse. The results are deadly.

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Conversion Therapy’s Deadly Little Secret

"Even in states with bans, the overwhelming percentage of conversion therapy still continues. Every state. Every day." I see them on an increasingly

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FreedHearts @freedhearts.bsky.social · 12d

Freeing hearts to love and be loved. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
💜www.FreedHearts.org💜

#LoveWins #ProtectTransKids #lgbtq #DeconstructingFaith #AffirmingFaith #TransRightsAreHumanRights #QueerJoy #WeBelong #ReligiousTrauma

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FreedHearts @freedhearts.bsky.social · 13d

Freeing hearts to love and be loved. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
💜www.FreedHearts.org💜 #nationalcomingoutday

#LoveWins #ProtectTransKids #lgbtq #DeconstructingFaith #AffirmingFaith #TransRightsAreHumanRights #QueerJoy #WeBelong #ReligiousTrauma

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FreedHearts @freedhearts.bsky.social · 15d

Freeing hearts to love and be loved. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
💜www.FreedHearts.org💜

#LoveWins #ProtectTransKids #lgbtq #DeconstructingFaith #AffirmingFaith #TransRightsAreHumanRights #QueerJoy #WeBelong #ReligiousTrauma

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FreedHearts @freedhearts.bsky.social · 15d

💔 Fear. Attacks. Psychological warfare. It’s everywhere.

🌈 How do we keep our hearts from breaking?

This week, we share one of the most powerful stories we’ve ever heard—about courage, resilience, and love in the face of fear.

✨ You don’t want to miss this.

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Fortifying Ourselves in Challenging Times - FreedHearts

Last week, we talked about healing—the kind that doesn’t just change us, but changes the world. The healing that makes us more kind, more loving, more empathetic.But here’s the truth: while we’re doin...

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FreedHearts @freedhearts.bsky.social · 16d

Freeing hearts to love and be loved. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
💜www.FreedHearts.org💜

#LoveWins #ProtectTransKids #lgbtq #DeconstructingFaith #AffirmingFaith #TransRightsAreHumanRights #QueerJoy #WeBelong #ReligiousTrauma

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FreedHearts @freedhearts.bsky.social · 17d

Freeing hearts to love and be loved. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
💜www.FreedHearts.org💜

#LoveWins #ProtectTransKids #lgbtq #DeconstructingFaith #AffirmingFaith #TransRightsAreHumanRights #QueerJoy #WeBelong #ReligiousTrauma

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