"How can I repair my relationship with my estranged lesbian daughter?

I was never very accepting of my daughter’s sexuality, but now that she’s almost due I’d like to end our estrangement. How can I do that?

Since it sounds like your differences had to do with her being gay, the first step is to let your daughter know that you’re ready to move beyond your prejudices, to stop judging her, and to be 100% supportive of her decision to be a lesbian mom.

Sometimes actions are as good a place to start as any. Offer to take your daughter shopping for maternity or baby clothes. Ask her whether she’d like help setting up a nursery or throwing a baby shower. See if she’d like you to cook dinner once or twice a week. Follow up your actions with words, apologizing for your past judgments and sharing your hopes for a future relationship. Understand, though, that it may take your daughter some time to come around—although often the smile of a newborn is often enough to cement things all on its own.