06/12/2026
Most parents love their children and worry about doing this wrong. Both things are usually true at the same time.
The instinct to ask “are you sure?” comes from love. It also lands as doubt. The instinct to stay quiet comes from not wanting to say the wrong thing. It also lands as withdrawal. There are better defaults, and they are learnable.
If you are a parent figuring this out, you can do it with support. We work with parents, teens, and whole families. Our team includes counsellors with experience in 2SLGBTQ+ affirming care.
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