Sometimes, people say hurtful and dismissive things when young people first come out. It happens. But how does one move on from that past nastiness to live authentically and happily? Cornelia Prior weighs in.
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Carmella Van Vleet talks to a parent who thinks her daughter came out during a casual conversation about a story she's writing... but isn't quite sure. How to bring up the topic again?
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When this young person came out a year and a half ago, their parents told them not to come out to their brother. Should they respect their parents' request, even though they don't want to lie to their sibling anymore? Kristin Russo weighs in.
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In which Laurin Mayeno answers a very common question on a lot of parents' minds when their sons come out to them: is the AIDS epidemic over? And if not, will my son get infected?
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Many people don't see queer relationships as having the potential to become abusive or manipulative, which is a dangerous and serious misconception. So what do you do when you think your LGBTQ child is in an abusive relationship? Dr. Anne Rafal has some advice.
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Two parents had very different reactions after their child came out to them, and they are now talking about separating. Lana Halperin gives advice to the accepting parent on how to talk to her daughter about the divorce to make sure the daughter doesn't blame herself.
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LaShay Harvey nos enseña sobre los mitos del sexo homosexual y el sexo seguro.
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Today, a parent is struggling with the stares and looks of confusion strangers give their trans daughter because she doesn't "pass." In this very important piece, Karen Thompson talks about passing privilege and supporting your child despite other people's disapproval.
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Audrey Benedetto recently interviewed her mom about what Audrey's coming out process taught her about family and religion, and about what she wishes she knew about queer identities beforehand.
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A mom is worried her daughter might be sharing a room on a field trip with a friend who might be more than "just a friend," and she's confused about this double standard. Co-Founder Dannielle has some thoughts to share.
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A 17-year-old pansexual girl feels ready to come out to her mom, but not to her dad, who believes any LGBTQ identity is a sign of mental illness. Anna Krieger, MSW, weighs in.
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Co-Founder Kristin Russo helps a struggling parent who has been keeping her son's sexuality a secret from her husband for years.
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Queer educator Sara Schmidt-Kost gives some simple yet impactful tips to a fellow teacher who wants to make their classroom more inclusive of their LGBTQ students.
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“Entiendo lo que significa la homosexualidad, pero de veras no entiendo la identidad transgénero de mi hijo. No entiendo lo que nos requiere, y no sé hablar de algo que no entiendo.”
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Today, Grace Manger gives advice to a parent whose daughter wants to cut her hair short. The parent is concerned that either a) this is her daughter's way of coming out or b) people will think she is a lesbian because of her haircut. What to do at the hair salon?
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Is it ok to make jokes about your child's sexuality, especially if they make jokes about themselves? Mother-daughter duo Kirsten and Lucy give their advice on cracking jokes and being respectful.
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We interviewed Daniel Errico, author of the queer fairytale “The Bravest Knight Who Ever Lived,” in which a pumpkin farmer named Cedric becomes a knight, slays a dragon, and marries the prince of his dreams.
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Sarah Simon gives parents 10 things to look for in determining whether or not their child's future college will be accepting of their LGBTQ identity.
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Coming out is a process for everyone involved, and it can be difficult to admit when you're struggling to support someone you love. Karen Thompson gives advice to a mom whose older daughter seems to be embarrassed to be seen with her younger trans sister in public.
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