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 August Sender | Feb 24, 2023 | Dear Chuck, General
Have you ever had someone share with you that they are LGBTQ+? What did it feel like? Did you feel nervous, awkward, or confused? Did you feel honored, relieved, grateful? Did it seem like a big deal for the person sharing? What questions did you have? For LGBTQ+...
by Maura Derrivan | Nov 30, 2022 | Dear Chuck
What is the feedback from youth on the Q card? How best to present its use/purpose to youth? Here is our response: It would be better if it was talked about with more people. If providers were able to have more people use it. Some feel it is no difference than writing...
by Maura Derrivan | Nov 30, 2022 | Dear Chuck
Dear Chuck, what is the difference between Polysexual and Polyamorous Here are some “official” definitions to help us get started. A polysexual person is someone who is sexually and/or romantically attracted to multiple genders. It is not the same as being bisexual or...
by Maura Derrivan | Oct 24, 2022 | Dear Chuck
Dear Anonymous: If you have someone who has not yet shared their pronouns with you, the best to do is offer your own pronouns. Say “Hello, my name is _____, and I use (he/him) pronouns.” It is best to let this person share their pronouns with you on their...
by Aiden Campbell | Mar 21, 2022 | Dear Chuck, Parents
Q: Dear Chuck, I have a question that I was hoping you could help support. I have a student in fourth grade who is having a hard time accepting a student who identifies as female but was born male. This fourth grader has had conversations at home with her parents and...
