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March 2023
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Free Guides for Parents
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.
Parent & Family Blog
Your child just came out. Now what?
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...
What to do if someone is refusing to use the right name and pronouns for a young person.
Using preferred names and pronouns literally saves lives!According to The Trevor Project - the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis...
What’s a parent to do? Communication and support for your LGBTQ+ child.
“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...
What’s a nibling? A word you may need this holiday season.
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...
Talking to Relatives about LGBTQ+ Issues
As families gather for the holiday season, LGBTQ+ individuals and allies may be preparing to interact with relatives who have different opinions or...
Safe Binding in the Summer
Many transgender and non-binary people wear specific types of clothing or accessories to change how their body appears. For example, some people...
Mother’s Day Considerations for LGBTQ+ Youth
Mother’s Day is one day where we get to uplift and thank moms for all that they do every day that too often goes unrecognized. Many LGBTQ+ youth...
Supporting All Students
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...
Scholarships for LGBTQ+ and Allied Students
New: Parsons Scholarship Fund for LGBTQ+ Youth and AlliesThanks to the family of Betsy Parsons and the Maine Community Foundation, there is now a...
What If They Change Their Mind about Gender Identity?
Q: Dear Chuck, My 15-year-old has been on a journey of figuring out their gender and sexual identities for a few years, trying on different...
Are you looking to hear from youth voices? Dear Chuck is a column that will allow parents, GSTA advisors, community members, and more to submit questions that will be reviewed and answered by youth age 16-22 who are a part of the 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!