TIPS FOR SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD
Be open. Be supportive. Be informed.
Coming out is scary. Your LGBTQ child has probably tested you with a series of trials over time. Based on your previous responses, he or she decided you can be trusted, but there is still fear of rejection, ridicule, and abuse. When someone comes out to you, your primary task is to respect their courage and honesty, thank them for trusting you, and continue caring for them.
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