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11year old

Hi,
Need advice my 11year old has come out. She has a girl friend at school. My worry is does she know she gay at 11. Me and my husband fully support her. And I’m taking her to pride next month. My concern is I don’t want her to be hurt in any way. In my heart I know it doesn’t matter if she changes her mind and at the moment this is what she feels. Just need support
Thanks x

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    • redarla12
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      April 17, 2023 at 3:38 pm
      #4430

      Hi,
      Need advice my 11year old has come out. She has a girl friend at school. My worry is does she know she gay at 11. Me and my husband fully support her. And I’m taking her to pride next month. My concern is I don’t want her to be hurt in any way. In my heart I know it doesn’t matter if she changes her mind and at the moment this is what she feels. Just need support
      Thanks x


    • Jackson Alder
      Moderator
      April 18, 2023 at 7:28 pm
      #4437

      It’s great that you and your husband fully support her. That’s the most important part of this process. You’re doing the right thing by allowing her to say how she feels and be supportive of that. Kids can be more self-aware than we give them credit for, and that could be why she’s come out to you at 11 years old.

      Your concern that she might be hurt in any way is a valid one for all LGBTQ parents. Our Family Stories may be helpful – hearing from other parents going through a similar situation can be reassuring.


      • redarla12
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        April 20, 2023 at 2:40 am
        #4439

        Thank you for the reply, she seems to being doing fine. And tells everyone she’s going to pride in our town. We are just going with it. I do worry about what my parents will say, although she has said it to my mum and she said to me ‘ well she could of pick it up from some where or they teach it now’ I haven’t discussed it anymore with her. By choice I can’t be bothered to argue and to be frank I’m supporting my daughter and don’t care what she thinks.
        I also haven’t told my best friend because she is religious and has options on the subject and again I would only get defensive for my daughter who doesn’t need that negativity in her life. Sorry this is a lot but I’m unloading as you can see 👀

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