Sometimes family bonds need to be forged anew when parents learn that a child is gay. So it was with Trish Pachak, who confronted her daughter about her suspicions 13 years ago.
Speaking to a crowd of about 45 people on the west steps of the Capitol, Wendy Alfredsen said she wants her daughter back home, with her, in Colorado and wants to see state, federal and international laws changed so no one has to endure the same heartache she’s experienced.