By German Lopez — 2016
She saw a gay character in Supergirl come out and still be loved—and it changed her life.
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A conversation with the sociologist Mary Robertson on how some queer youth are pleasantly surprised with the lack of family drama the news causes.
Your child just came out to you. Now what? Here are some things to keep in mind.
Greater levels of support and acceptance is associated with dramatically lower rates of attempting suicide.
When many LGBTQ people look back on their childhood, we remember a mixture of confusingly feeling different; being harassed for our sexual identities; and realizing how important our parents, teachers and other authority figures were in either helping us through those years—or making our lives worse.
A recent study found that only 19 percent of Asian American and Pacific Islander LGBTQ youth said they could “definitely” be themselves at home.
A queer author of color on the limits of language and the maximums of love.
Make sure you come out only when you really want to. Take control of the situation and remember that it may be more of a process than an event
All kids feel anxious or stressed sometimes, like when they’re getting ready for a big test. But kids who learn and think differently may feel stress more often or more intensely. Self-soothing techniques can help them relax and regain their sense of control.
Maintaining your authority is important to your child’s well-being—and it’s important for your own emotional health too.
GLSEN research shows that LGBTQ students who attend schools with curriculum that is inclusive of LGBTQ people, history, and events experience a better school climate and improved academic outcomes