The Life Of Dolly Parton, The Queen Of Country Music

Aunt Dolly Lends A Hand

Dolly told Pride Source that she has even had family members who identify as gay and lesbian, even helping some loved ones become more accepting of themselves.

“Actually,” Dolly said, “I’ve had many people through the years who I have helped to feel good about themselves. I say, ‘You need to let people know who you are and you need to come on out.’ You don’t need to live your life in darkness – what’s the point in that? You’re never gonna be happy; you’re gonna be sick. You’re not gonna be healthy if you try to suppress your feelings and who you are.”