Helpful Information for Parents of LGBTQ+ Parents
Helpful Tips and Tricks:
Let them know they are loved. No matter how easy or difficult learning about your child’s sexual orientation or gender identity is for you, it probably was difficult for them to come out to you. And, while saying “I love you” is one obvious way to express your love for your child, if you find yourself at a loss for words, a hug can speak volumes.
Learn the terms. What is sexual orientation? What does it mean to be “bisexual”? Learning the language is a great way to start having important and sometimes challenging coversations. Of course, like every other human on the planet, you will likely make a few mistakes along the way — and that’s okay! Own it, apologize, move on, and work to do better next tiem.
Just listen.
Remember you are not alone and your feelings are valid.
Community Resources
Cache Pride Center: https://cachepridecenter.org/
596 E 900 N Logan, UT 84321
Phone: 435-250-4048
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG): https://pflag.org/
Phone: 435-213-5993
Utah Pride Center: https://utahpridecenter.org
355 North 300 West Salt Lake City, UT 84103
Phone: 801-539-8800 ext. 17
Websites
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Trans Youth Equality
They offer a trans camp, booklists, support groups, and how to support your transgender or gender non-conforming child on their journey for parents, family and friends.
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Gender Spectrum
Our mission is to create a gender-inclusive world for all children and youth. To accomplish this, we help families, organizations, and institutions increase their understanding of gender and consider the implications that evolving views have for each of us.
Books:
Raising the Transgender Child by Michelle Angello and Ali Bowman
This is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids by Danielle Owens
God and the Gay Christian: The Biblical Case in Support of Same-Sex Relationships by Matthew Vines
The Gender Creative Child by Diane Ehrensaft PhD
The ABC’s of LGBT+ by Asley Mardell
