My daughter hasn't come out to me, but she did come out on social media. Should I still pretend to not know?
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My daughter says that she's gay, but she dated a man for five years. It must be a phase, right?
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My son came out to me a year ago and still hasn't come out to his dad or brother. Is it ok to ask him about it?
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How can you talk to your mom about coming out if she insists that it is no big deal?
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Sometimes, coming out to yourself is the hardest part.
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Some of us may plan exactly how we are going to come out to those closest to us, but things don't always go exactly as planned.
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Adult sibling relationships can be complicated, especially when your daughter comes out and your sister is silent on the subject. What to do?
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A parent is concerned after their 13-year-old daughter wrote that she is bisexual in her Instagram bio. Is 13 too young to come out on social media?
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One parent is trying to pinpoint the exact reason behind their daughter being gay, but, according to Alyse Knorr, nothing is ever that simple.
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Resources for parents of LGBTQ young people.
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Is there a relationship between having an eating disorder and being LGBTQA? Let's dive in and explore!
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My child came out as trans. I feel guilty for my initial reaction and I want to be supportive moving forward. Help!
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A parent is having trouble accepting their child's bisexuality and gender queerness because they are also autistic. Read on for an important take on the intersection between disability and sexuality.
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A parent promised their daughter to never "out" any of her future girlfriends, but now her current girlfriend's parents are close family friends, and the parent feels torn about keeping secrets versus keeping promises. What to do?
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How do you respond appropriately when your student comes out to you? We have some ideas.
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Kristin Russo, co-founder of The Parents Project, urges parents who totally accept their LGBTQIA child to dig a little deeper, ask questions, and always seek to learn and grow alongside your kid.
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A mother has asked her child to wait for two more years before coming out to friends and family. Should the child honor this request? Mother-daughter duo Kirsten and Lucy weigh in.
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In a very important addition to My Kid Is Gay, out athlete Lauren Neidigh writes to a parent whose daughter is feeling ready to come out to her college soccer team, addressing concerns about how teammates and coaches will respond to her coming out.
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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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