Tonight's Topic:    Letting Go of the Old Me

"The knowledge of the past stays with us. To let go is to release the images and emotions, the grudges and fears, the attachments and disappointments of the past that bind our spirit.”           - Dr. Jack Kornfield 

The process of letting go is done in stages and includes: mourning the past and loss of our marriage; remembering how painful and isolating the closet felt; getting rid of our baggage that includes shame and recriminations; giving ourselves permission to be gay and finally allowing ourselves to have hopes and dreams going forward.  Tonight we discuss as gay fathers how to let go.  

Lead Facilitator: Jim   *Second Facilitator: Chris
*When two or more facilitators are present, the Second Facilitator is able to discuss matters privately if needed.*

Join Gay Fathers of Toronto in Welcoming Loren Olson
Speaking at: Glad Day Book Shop
Author of:
Topic: “Information has come to our attention that you are a homosexual”
A frank sharing of stories from Loren Olson, MD, about his growing up and finding himself coming out late in life

Cost: by donation (recommended $10)
Books will be available for purchase

Tonight's Topic: Special Night, follow up with Loren Olson
Check Room Number, we may have moved to Room 301.

Tonight we will follow up on Dr. Loren A. Olson's talk from the night before. Hopefully most will have come to listen and ask questions on Wednesday at Glad Day book shop. The conversation will look at how Loren has moved on in a positive light and how accepting who you are is helpful in where you want to go.

Lead Facilitator: Bob R *Second Facilitator: Graham