Family Life and GLBT Teens
Family is often a very important aspect of teen life. Having a supportive family can make a world of difference for a GLBT teen and can help teens avoid many pitfalls of transitioning to adult life.
When Parents Don't Believe You're Gay
Coming out is hard enough, but what should you do when parents don't believe you're gay?
Coming out is hard enough, but what should you do when parents don't believe you're gay?
How Can I Deal with the Possibilty of Family Rejection After I Come Out?
The fear of dealing with family rejection after coming out is a big hurdle for a lot of teens. Here are some suggestions for coping with that if it happens.
The fear of dealing with family rejection after coming out is a big hurdle for a lot of teens. Here are some suggestions for coping with that if it happens.
Gay Teens: Figure Out Your Family
Most lesbian and gay teens are pretty invovled with their families and issues like dealing with homophobia, coming out and just plain getting along often come up.
Most lesbian and gay teens are pretty invovled with their families and issues like dealing with homophobia, coming out and just plain getting along often come up.
Can I be a Gay Parent?
A lot of GLBT teens wonder, can I be a gay parent? The answer is yes!
A lot of GLBT teens wonder, can I be a gay parent? The answer is yes!
Gay Teens' Experiences Coming Out to Parents
Coming out to a parent is never easy and they are a whole bunch of ways they may respond. Here a few gay and lesbian teens share their experiences with coming out to mom and dad.
Coming out to a parent is never easy and they are a whole bunch of ways they may respond. Here a few gay and lesbian teens share their experiences with coming out to mom and dad.
Having Gay Family
Having gay family is pretty common. Here's one family's experience.
Having gay family is pretty common. Here's one family's experience.
How Gay Teens Can Deal During Holidays
Holidays can be tough for gay teens. Here are some tips for getting through them!
Holidays can be tough for gay teens. Here are some tips for getting through them!
How to Deal With Your Parents' Rules
Information for gay teens on how to deal with your parents' rules.
Information for gay teens on how to deal with your parents' rules.
What Can I Do About Homophobic Parents?
A lot of teens have homophobic parents. This can make life, including the decision to come out, a lot more complicated.
A lot of teens have homophobic parents. This can make life, including the decision to come out, a lot more complicated.
Family Pride
Information on the group, Family Pride from About's Guide to Gay Life.
Information on the group, Family Pride from About's Guide to Gay Life.
Family Rejection
About's Guide to Gay Life discusses family rejection for GLBT individuals.
About's Guide to Gay Life discusses family rejection for GLBT individuals.
For Parents of GLBT Kids
Are your parents clueless about life with a GLBT teen? This brochure can help!
Are your parents clueless about life with a GLBT teen? This brochure can help!
GLBT Friendly Churches
A lot of families go to church, but unfortunately not all churches welcome GLBT members. Check out this link to find a GLBT friendly church in your state.
A lot of families go to church, but unfortunately not all churches welcome GLBT members. Check out this link to find a GLBT friendly church in your state.
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
A great resource for families!
A great resource for families!
My Parents Cheered When I Came Out
A positive coming out story on www.teenwire.com
A positive coming out story on www.teenwire.com