"I still think that I maybe at some point I must have done something wrong. Perhaps it would have made a difference if I had painted her room pink or had her watch more Disney princesses."
View ResourceAfter a child comes out, some questions have one solid, certain, no-question-about-it answer.
View ResourceIf you are a parent whose child just came out, you may be struggling or wondering how to respond. We are parents too and want to help you through this crossroads. Coming out is a process that takes time, both for the LGBTQ person and their families.
View ResourceWe are proud to share with you that we have earned the Gold Seal of Transparency from GuideStar -- the world’s largest source of information on nonprofit organizations.
View ResourceMany parents of LGBTQ children feel an overwhelming sense of fear for their kids’ safety. Fear of the challenges they face at school, in the workplace, and in the community. While that fear is completely understandable, your child is counting on you to help make their world less scary.
View ResourceLet’s face it, this isn’t the “most wonderful time of the year” for a lot of LGBTQ people and their families. Holidays can be a joyful and beautiful time of family togetherness, but if you’re a parent struggling with the news that your child is LGBTQ, this season can be overwhelming.
View ResourceIn recent months my lesbian daughter has commented she felt this growing counterflow to acceptance...I was hoping it wasn't true, but it appears it is.
View ResourceYou know what the best thing about 2021 was? That it ended… Just kidding. We imagine that 2021 has its ups and downs for you as it did for us here at Strong Family Alliance. But the pandemic has made everything especially challenging, so it’s kind of a relief to say goodbye to 2021. And there’s something exciting and inspiring about the beginning of a new year, full of possibilities. It gives us a great opportunity to do a reset and evaluate how things are going.
View ResourceCan Pride Month remind parents of ways to show pride in their own child?
View ResourceFebruary is a month that makes people think about love and romance, but if your child recently came out as LGBTQ, the idea of them dating might make you pretty uncomfortable. And if the very idea makes you feel nervous and awkward, then actually meeting your child’s significant other is probably not something you’re prepared to do.
View ResourceAt Strong Family Alliance our overarching mission has always been to save lives and preserve families. More research comes out all the time to support what we hear over and over again from youth and their loved ones: family acceptance of LGBTQ children is the best way to keep them safe.
View ResourceShow support on October 12th, National Parents Coming Out Day. Held the day after National Coming Out Day on October 11th, it’s a day when parents and allies can come out in support of LGBTQ+ children.
View ResourceIn this article we’ll cover some of the basics about what it means to be transgender, provide some concrete examples, discuss some of the challenges parents face when their child comes out as trans, and provide specific questions that can help navigate the process in a respectful and loving way.
View ResourceHelp your child believe in and build a strong new life. The understanding, communication and support you give helps them dream new dreams.
View ResourceJune is Pride Month, which often makes people think about bright, colorful parades and dancing in the streets. If that's not really your cup of tea, don't worry. There are many other ways to support your LGBTQ child.
View ResourceYou may not be able to change another parent's mind, but you can model respect and acceptance, for both kids. And your child will be watching every step of the way.
View ResourceGoing beyond ‘I love you” means more than love and affection. It means getting in the trenches and trying to help others grow in acceptance and understanding.
View Resource"I thought God wanted to use me to show gay people how to be straight. Instead, God used gay people to show me how to be Christian." Rachel Held Evans' commencement address do-over.
View ResourceIt's hard to celebrate press coverage when it is precipitated by tragedy.
View ResourceThe recent flood of anti-LGBTQ policy in states all over the U.S., specifically the “Don’t Say Gay” bill in Florida, might have you and your child worried about going back to school. You’re not alone, we’re worried too about what they might face and what the future holds.
View ResourceBring your LGBTQ loved ones home, bring their friends as well, and start building new memories around family and holidays.
View ResourceResearch finds it takes around 2 years for parents to find it less difficult to accept their LGBTQ child.
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View ResourceMy journey was one revelation after another about thoughts and beliefs I never questioned before.
View ResourceTo avoid rejection takes a far more difficult goal – changing actions and eventually minds.
View ResourceWhen we founded a nonprofit to help save LGBTQ lives and preserve their families, it gave me a feeling so entirely different and yet so valuable - HOPE.
View ResourceIf your child recently came out to you as LGBTQ, you may be wondering who else they told and how they’re dealing with the coming out process. For students who are newly out, going back to school can be an intimidating and confusing time and they’ll need your love and support more than ever.
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