by OUT Maine | Feb 28, 2023 | Dear Chuck, General, Parents
Using preferred names and pronouns literally saves lives! According to The Trevor Project – the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ youth – young people whose pronouns are respected by all or most of the...
by Aiden Campbell | Jan 25, 2022 | Dear Chuck, Parents
Q: Dear Chuck, Is it normal for my child to change pronouns regularly? How can I support them with this? A: Dear Anonymous, Yes, it is perfectly appropriate for your child to explore various pronouns as a part of their gender exploration journey. As a caring adult,...
by Ellie Roy | Nov 26, 2025 | Dear Chuck, Education
Dear Chuck, what is the difference between gender identity and biological sex? Learning about the difference between gender identity and biological sex can be confusing at first, but it is one of the first steps to understanding a large portion of the LGBTQIA2S+...
by Maura Oakes | May 1, 2024 | General, Parents
1. Learn about early signs of mental illness While all diagnoses have different symptoms it would be helpful for you to be aware of these common adolescent/adult warning signs: Excessive worrying or fear, Feeling excessively sad or low Confused thinking or problems...
by OUT Maine | May 30, 2023 | Dear Chuck, Parents
Let them explore at home as a safe place. Let them buy new things they wouldn’t normally wear/styles etc. Shopping can be scary but online shopping and thrift shopping. Let your child try different scents and products (skincare, deodorant etc). Offer trying...
