Memorable Messages in LGBTQ+ Families: Introduction to the Special Issue

This article introduces readers to the special issue of LGBTQ+ Family: An Interdisciplinary Journal on Memorable Messages in LGBTQ+ Families. Memorable messages, the lasting messages that stick with people over the course of their life, have received considerable attention in the last decade in the context of family communication and specifically within and about LGBTQ+ families. This special issue highlights recent research on memorable messages within and about LGBTQ+ families. This introduction discusses the construct, its role in LGBTQ+ families, and highlights the articles and authors within this special issue.