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Shifting from Labels to Understand our LGBTQ Kids
Description
What if your child’s “difference” isn’t a problem to fix, but a story we’ve been taught to fear?
In this raw and compassionate episode, Heather Hester opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of parenting LGBTQ kids - really any kid that we have labeled as "different" and how to shift from grief and fear to love and clarity. Whether you’re facing the first waves of realization or years into the journey, this episode invites you to let go of outdated scripts and fully see your child as they are.
- Learn how your expectations may be unintentionally shaping your fears and how to let them go
- Discover how to move from the grief of "what you imagined" to the beauty of "what is"
- Hear why “normal” is a myth and how honoring difference builds deeper trust, resilience, and connection
Press play to reframe your perspective and discover the radical power of honoring your child exactly as they are.
Resource Spotlight
- Parenting with Pride (Heather’s book!) — A heartfelt guide for parents navigating bias, expectations, and the journey of loving LGBTQ+ kids fully and freely.
- Understood.org — An incredible resource for parents raising children with learning and thinking differences, reminding us that “different” can mean thriving.
- The Mighty — A storytelling platform where people share lived experiences of difference, resilience, and what it means to be fully human.
- Child Mind Institute — Trusted guidance on supporting kids with emotional, behavioral, or developmental challenges, framed with compassion and clarity.
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