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Support for parents of LGBTQ

WebThe Club of Worried Parents. SFA board member and mom of three reflects on the extra-heavy burden of worry that parents of LGBTQ+ children unfairly have to carry, and the …

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Navigating Healthcare with Your LGBTQ+ Kid

WebNavigating Healthcare with Your LGBTQ+ Kid 10.27.2023 . Given the high number of LGBTQ+ people who avoid medical care for fear of discrimination, making sure your …

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Risks for Your Child

WebSuicide. From the 2015 US Transgender Survey (USTS) – the largest transgender survey to date: – 81.7% reported seriously thinking about suicide. – 48.3% had done so in the past …

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Accepting Your LGBTQ Child Could Save Their Life

WebAccepting Your LGBTQ Child Could Save Their Life. 03.05.2022. At Strong Family Alliance our overarching mission has always been to save lives and preserve families. More …

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Valuable Transgender Resources

WebMost parents learn as they go along, and each family’s path is unique. Good resources are available and it’s helpful to know how to find them.

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Helping Your Transgender Child

WebTransgender children lose their privacy as they become more public and your actions are critical to their safety and health. Few organizations focus on the struggle parents face in …

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Myths That Stigmatize LGBTQ People

WebMyths That Stigmatize LGBTQ People. Negative ideas about LGBTQ individuals are often rooted in myths, stereotypes, and misinformation. Consider how your views might have …

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Parent Actions That Help

Web5. Help Your Child Envision and Believe They Can Be a Happy LGBTQ Adult. In families that are very accepting, almost all LGBTQ youth believe they will have good lives (92%) …

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Managing Emotions

WebManaging Emotions. Different Roles: Parent and Child. There are two parts to re-balancing family relationships with this powerful change in the family picture: The Parent’s Role — …

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Support & Advocacy

WebStrong Family Alliance is a non-profit organization focused on supporting parents of children in the LGBTQ+ community. Strong Family Alliance gives parents accurate information, …

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Tips for Supporting Your Transgender Child

WebHomepage; Parent Guides; Transgender Parent Guide; Tips for Supporting Your Transgender Child; Tips for Supporting Your Transgender Child. Although it may feel …

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The Stages of Coming Out

WebStage 1 – Self Discovery as Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, or Transgender. Becoming aware of same-sex attraction or a different personal gender identity often causes emotional …

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Myths That Stigmatize Transgender People

WebMyth 3: All transgender people want hormone therapy and extensive surgery. Myth 4: Transgender people hate their bodies. Myth 5: The parents did something wrong. Myth 6: …

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National Parents Coming Out Day

WebSo I’m happy to share National Parents Coming Out Day is October 12, when parents can “come out” in support of their out kids. Help save lives and preserve families with …

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4 Reasons Why We Need Lesbian Visibility Day

Web4 Reasons Why We Need Lesbian Visibility Day 04.24.2023 . In 2008, a group of allies and activists created International Lesbian Visibility Day to raise awareness about the issues …

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Transgender Parent Guide

WebTransgender Parent Guide. Most parents struggle when their child discloses a different gender identity. Even parents who have close LGBTQ acquaintances or family members …

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Challenges Ahead

WebI’m 5 years into parenting an LGBTQ child, but I continue to learn. The issues change over time (safety, bullying, health, dating, college, roommates, partners, etc.) but I find I get …

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Why This Website

WebWhy This Website? 06.06.2017 . As my daughter became more open as a gay person, I became more open and active as a gay parent. Through the years, we invited her friends …

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