Welcome to Be Proud!

My name is Aime Hutton, and here's my story:

Back in 2018 after some deep soul work I realized that I was a part of the LGBTQ2S+ community. I was overcome with immense fear. My parents even though very loving to me growing up as a youth were on the conservative side. I was terrified to tell my parents at age 42 that I was someone who a lesbian. And I can't imagine what it might be like for a 12 year old child to do the same in todays world. In a year of intense work with both a therapist and a coach I eventually was able to live authentically as me. I am very grateful that my parents said they loved and accepted me, as I know this is not always the case. Even today in 2022. I am happy to share that I am now engaged to an amazing woman who brings me so much joy in my heart.

Since coming out publically in 2019 my mission and vision for the future has become increasingly clear. Part of my calling is to educate and help people build understanding to become more compassionate to the LGBTQ2S+ community which includes your child, or the youth you work with. I am passionate about creating safe spaces to support parents, community members, and youth to have brave conversations like the ones we will have at this 3 night event.

What you can expect to take away by attending all 3 nights:

The understanding on what it feels like to be a part of the LGBTQ2S+ community.

The understanding of the isolation and solitude of being a parent of the LGBTQ2S+ community

How to be open with change

Grieving the loss of hopes and creates, including creating new hopes and dreams for your child of the LGBTQ2S+ community

Creating environments that are safer for all youth, especially those who are a part of the LGBTQ2S+ community

Celebrating differences in your children

The impact on a child who is a part of the LGBTQ2S+ community when parents are unaccepting

Challenges that could arise with in your own faith when your child is a part of the LGBTQ2S+ community

Strategies to support your child who is a part of the LGBTQ2S+ community

Basic understanding of terms, pronouns, flags of the LGBTQ2S+ community

Each night has a special guest speaker!

Chaz Smith is a proud man who has a story of growing up as a young teen who is a part of the LGBTQ2S+ community, and how his family reacted to him.

Shauna Cutfliffe is a proud Mum. She has a story to share about being a Mum of two children who recently 'came out', and how she struggled with her strong faith and her children's journey of being a part of the LGBTQ2S+ community.

Dr. Jodie Gateman is a proud doctor. Dr. Jodie brings many years experience as an educator with over 20 years experience supporting teachers on creating safer spaces for youth.