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Being a parent can be both extraordinary and challenging! Questions or obstacles may pop up along your journey with your child. Parenting a child who is exploring their gender identity or has begun transitioning may feel even more difficult. Seeing your child become themselves and develop a positive sense of self and identity is fantastic! Your child will transform their self-esteem and confidence when they feel supported and loved through their journey. This guide has information, tips, and resources to help answer these questions and support your child.
Dear Chuck is a column that allows parents, GSTA advisors, community members, and more to submit questions that will be reviewed and answered by young adults who are a part of the Queeries/Queer Futures group with OUT Maine staff support. If you have a question please submit it to dearchuck@outmaine.org or use the form below!
If you have a question for OUT Maine staff, please contact us directly here.
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8 Ways to Support LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health
1. Learn about early signs of mental illnessWhile all diagnoses have different symptoms it would be helpful for you to be aware of these common...
What do we do in times of tragedy? Crisis? Or any situation that causes stress and big emotions!
Here are some tips we found that may be helpful for how you can take care of yourselves: Talk it out. Remember that it’s OK not to be OK with the...
New Beginnings for 2024
Let’s start the new year off with some radical self-love and not have resolutions based off of all the ways you need to change. Let’s try something...
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