This Is a Show For Parents of Gay* Kids Vlog: Personal Coming Out Stories & Advice

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“Personal Coming Out Stories & Advice”

Kristin and Dannielle are sharing their personal stories about when and how they came out, who they came out to, what they feared and more.

Have an advice question you’d like Kristin and Dannielle to answer? Leave a comment on YouTube or submit anonymously through My Kid Is Gay!

For even more LGBTQ advice, check out This Is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids!

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