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Refocusing My Family

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2018-07-10T07:32:13-06:00

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From Our Family to Yours This Christmas

Last updated on: July 10, 2018 at 7:32 am By Amber Cantorna

Dear Family and Friends, Holiday Greetings from The Cantorna Clan! Wow, what a year it has been! 2017 has flown by for us and it is hard to believe it is already coming to a close. AMBER’s book, Refocusing My Family, released on October 1st and so far, has been very well received! She’s spoken 15 times and traveled almost 10,000 miles in the last 8 weeks to share her story with people all over the country and spread a... Read more

December 2017

2018-12-07T09:30:38-06:00

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A Few Simple Ways to Love on the LGBTQ People in Your Life This Holiday Season

Last updated on: December 7, 2018 at 9:30 am By Amber Cantorna

With December already upon us and the holiday season in full swing, it is a happy and joyous time for many, but unfortunately, not for all. This year, my heart is heavy for several of our close friends facing very difficult and challenging situations this season with health, with relationships, and with loss. For LGBTQ people in particular, the holidays can be an especially difficult time of year. Many have lost relationships with family or friends as a result of... Read more

2018-12-07T09:31:06-06:00

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Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday

Last updated on: December 7, 2018 at 9:31 am By Amber Cantorna

Hello My Friends! I am writing you on a brief break from home in between touring and travels. We have had a very exciting series of events over the last couple weeks as we’ve traveled from State College, PA to Washington D.C. to Raleigh, NC and then on to Salt Lake City and Phoenix! It’s been a wild ride but such an exciting time to see how Refocusing My Family is touching hearts and changing lives. We’ve heard so many... Read more

2018-12-07T09:31:30-06:00

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We’ve just added Washington DC to our tour schedule!

Last updated on: December 7, 2018 at 9:31 am By Amber Cantorna

Hey Friends, We are excited to announce that we have just added Washington DC to our tour schedule for next weekend! Because it is coming up so quickly, we would really appreciate your help in spreading the word. Sharing about it on social media as well as telling your friends/family in the DC area are both so appreciated. Together we can help spread the message that LOVE makes all the difference! You can use the graphic below to share with... Read more

2018-12-07T09:31:46-06:00

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Why I Believe In, Support, and Advocate for Church Clarity

Last updated on: December 7, 2018 at 9:31 am By Amber Cantorna

A few years ago, my wife and I tried an experiment. We went to visit a sister church of the church I grew up in. On our first Sunday there, the pastor preached a sermon about their doors being open to everyone in the community. “Everyone is welcome,” he said. He went to extensive lengths to explain that no matter what your background or financial status, no matter where you lived or what “sin” you committed; whether you were a... Read more

2018-07-10T07:32:13-06:00

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For Parents of LGBTQ Kids

Last updated on: July 10, 2018 at 7:32 am By Amber Cantorna

Hey Friends, This last week I had the honor of speaking to a group of over 1,200 parents of LGBTQ kids online through a Facebook LIVE event. They were gracious enough to let me share the recording with you in hopes that it may help you along your own journey as well. If you are the parent of an LGBTQ child and are looking for support and community, please consider joining the Parents of LGBTQ Kids Support Group on Facebook.... Read more

2018-07-10T07:32:13-06:00

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Believe Out Loud: When Coming Out Costs You Everything, by Amber Cantorna

Last updated on: July 10, 2018 at 7:32 am By Amber Cantorna

Hey Friends, I had the privilege to write for Believe Out Loud this week in honor of National Coming Out day and share my story as well as give some advice to those who are considering coming out. You can read about it here: When Coming Out Costs You Everything, by Amber Cantorna Also, if you or your friends live in Albuquerque, please come see me tonight (10/12) at Bookworks at 6pm or on Saturday (10/14) at Church of the... Read more

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Believe Out Loud

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National Coming Out Day

2018-07-10T07:32:13-06:00

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An Article I Wrote for the Huffington Post

Last updated on: July 10, 2018 at 7:32 am By Amber Cantorna

Hey Friends, I was honored to write a piece for the Huffington Post that released today in honor of National Coming Out Week. Please check it out! Here’s What Happened When The Daughter Of An Anti-LGBTQ ‘Family’ Group Exec Came Out Also, if you live in Albuquerque (or if you know someone that does!) that is officially our first stop on the Refocusing My Family Book Tour and I will be there this weekend! I will be at Bookworks this... Read more

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2018-07-10T07:32:13-06:00

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Colorado Matters Interview

Last updated on: July 10, 2018 at 7:32 am By Amber Cantorna

Hey Friends, This morning I had the honor of being interviewed by Ryan Warner on Colorado Matters (CPR). You check it out and listen below. And if YOU have been among the first to already finish reading Refocusing My Family, I’d love to hear from you. So drop me a line with your thoughts! Colorado Author Bounces Back After Life Goes Out of Focus Because Love Makes All the Difference, Amber Cantorna Read more

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2018-07-10T07:32:13-06:00

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Refocusing My Family Releases TODAY!!!

Last updated on: July 10, 2018 at 7:32 am By Amber Cantorna

Hey Friends! The day we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived! Refocusing My Family officially releases today and is now available (almost!) everywhere books are sold! You can go into your local bookstore, or place your order on Amazon today. I’m so excited to finally share my journey with you in the form of this memoir. It’s been a labor of love and I’m so glad that it has finally turned into something tangible you can now hold in your hands... Read more

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