Testimonials
Mary Lou was my partner's nurse when he died of complications surrounding HIV. She was instrumental in getting him on Hospice. After his death (one year after her daughter's death), I called Mary Lou almost every night to talk and cry and grieve. I do not think I would be here today were it not for her patience, her kind help, her time, and her compassion. She helped get me through the year following my partner's death and we remain dear friends to this day. I believe she can help anyone who is grieving.
Julio from IL
 
If you are looking for sound, insightful, and understandable medical input, Mary Lou is your source. She is knowledgeable, tactful, and listens first before offering her thoughts. In 2009 my life took a very sudden and unexpected turn, with an attack of acute pancreatitis. Mary Lou was my medical advocate, and her observations and suggestions put my recovery on fast forward. My situation improved dramatically thanks to her kind and gracious help.
Don M. from IL
 
When my son told me that he is gay 4 years ago, I threw up and cried for days. I felt adrift and terribly alone. I couldn't tell anyone because he asked me not to. I said many hurtful things to him. Then one day, I read Mary Lou's story in People Magazine, and I emailed her the following note: "When I read your story while getting a pedicure, something just clicked. I left the salon and called my son. I told him that I loved him and asked him about his boyfriend. Thank you for helping me. Thank you for telling me it's okay to have a gay child.
Catherine from CA
 
I had an instant rapport with Mary Lou. I just felt I could trust her and that she understood what I was going through. Although I had been on a coming out journey for many years she helped me make major progress in my relationship with my family as a gay man. Her words of advice and guidance helped me to unload emotional and psychological baggage I have been carrying for years, particularly in dealing with family's acceptance of my partner of 6 years. With her encouragement I feel like I was able to move beyond things which had been holding me back. I will never be able to truly express how grateful I am to have had Mary Lou's guidance on this incredible journey.
John from NY
 
I was a deeply closeted lesbian, having lied about myself for 18 years. Twelve of those years, I was in a relationship with another woman, but I was too afraid to let anyone know the nature of our relationship. Having grown up in a very conservative Christian home and church, I received subtle messages that to be gay was an abomination.
Having spent many years trying to "pray away the gay," and feeling the inability to reconcile my sexuality with my spirituality, I came to a point in my life where I considered that the only way to "fix" this "thing" was to take my own life. I heard of Mary Lou's ministry and found that she would be speaking at a Gay Christian Conference in Denver in 2001. I lied to my family and said I was going on a business trip, and promptly made my way to Denver.

Tears flowed in abundance while I listened to Mary Lou's story. Upon returning home from the conference, I decided to contact her. We exchanged many emails and telephone calls over the course of a few months. Mary Lou and her husband, Bob, ultimately invited me to come and live with them for 6-weeks, to be in a loving, safe environment while I learned to tell the truth about myself. I took them up on that offer, and my life was forever changed, as they loved, supported and encouraged me in my desire to live authentically. Mary Lou even introduced me to my life partner/spouse.
Robynne from WA