by OUT Maine | Mar 17, 2023 | General, Parents
So you’ve had “the big conversation” — your child or family member’s come out to you — and now what? (Oh, and in case you missed it, take a moment to check out these recent blog posts, What’s a parent to do? Communication and support for your LGBTQ+ child and What to...
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 OUT Maine | Feb 22, 2023 | General, Parents
“I was terrified. This was unchartered territory for me.” “I didn’t want this for my child.” “My head started swirling with the news stories of kids who get bullied for being gay, or even killed.” “It was completely shocking. I thought my daughter would always be my...
by OUT Maine | Dec 14, 2022 | Education, General, Parents
The holidays are just around the corner and that means food, friends, and family fun. But things are a little complicated this year. Your young child is gender non-conforming and you’re wondering how to inform all the aunts, uncles, and grandmas and grandpas. They...
by Maura Derrivan | Dec 13, 2022 | General, Parents
As families gather for the holiday season, LGBTQ+ individuals and allies may be preparing to interact with relatives who have different opinions or questions about LGBTQ+ issues. This can lead to some challenging and potentially tense conversations, and we hope the...
by Aiden Campbell | Jun 28, 2022 | General, GSTA/GSDA/CRT, Parents
Many transgender and non-binary people wear specific types of clothing or accessories to change how their body appears. For example, some people wear binders to flatten their chest, or prosthetic breasts to create a rounder chest. Some people who do not have access...
