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When You Get It Wrong With Your LGBTQ Child: A Parent's Guide to Repair and Reconnection
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What if you already got it wrong with your child… or you’re terrified you’ll say the wrong thing next?
In this episode of More Human. More Kind., Heather Hester explores two of the biggest fears parents face when supporting LGBTQ+ or questioning teens:
- “I think I already messed this up.”
- “What if I say the wrong thing?”
You’ll learn why fear often creates distance in parent-child relationships, how repair rebuilds trust, and why connection matters more than perfect parenting.
This episode offers grounded support for parents navigating hard conversations with LGBTQ+ teens, including:
- how to repair after a parenting mistake
- what to say when your mind goes blank
- why emotional safety matters
- how to stay connected during identity conversations
- practical phrases that build trust instead of fear
If you’re parenting through uncertainty, anxiety, or fear of getting it wrong, this episode will help you feel steadier, calmer, and less alone.
Listen to the episode now and download Heather’s free companion guide:
Panic to Plan — a grounding resource for parents navigating difficult conversations with LGBTQ+ or questioning teens.
Hi, I’m Heather Hester, and I’m so glad you’re here!
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At the heart of my work is a deep commitment to compassion, authenticity, and transformative allyship, especially for those navigating the complexities of parenting LGBTQ kids. Through this podcast, speaking, my writing, and the spaces I create, I help people unlearn bias, embrace their full humanity, and grow their capacity for courageous connection.
For parents, allies, and those pioneering a way to lead with love and kindness, I’m here with true, messy, and heartwarming stories, real tools, and grounding support to help you move from fear to fierce, informed action.
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More Human. More Kind. formerly Just Breathe: Parenting Your LGBTQ Teen is a safe and supportive podcast in a heartfelt and empowering space where a mom and advocate offers the wisdom of lived experience and practical