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Supporting Your Non-Binary Students with Pronoun Changes

Supporting Your Non-Binary Students with Pronoun Changes

My student started using they/them pronouns, but not all teachers are supportive. What do I do?

Coming Out, Dear MKIG, For Teachers, Non-Binary, Pronouns, Gender, Students + TeachersGrace MangerOctober 10, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Genderqueer, Pronouns, nonbinary, teachers

What if our family disowns my kid?

What if our family disowns my kid?

I accept my son for who he is, but I don’t think the rest of the family will feel the same way. How can I support him if everyone else reacts poorly?

Coming Out, Dear MKIG, Telling OthersGrace MangerJuly 19, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out, Extended family

How Do I Support My Son After His Dad Left Our Family?

How Do I Support My Son After His Dad Left Our Family?

If you are thinking that this is all a lot, you are right, but if you are thinking that you are alone, you are wrong.

Coming Out, Dear MKIGGrace MangerMay 10, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out

My Gay Kid Is Lucky... But He Shouldn’t Have to Be

My Gay Kid Is Lucky... But He Shouldn’t Have to Be

"My son is just a kid. He should be able to go to any school in our area and know that his school will protect him from hate. But that’s not where we live."

Personal Stories, Young Children, Coming Out, Students + TeachersGrace MangerApril 4, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out

My Daughter's Friend Came Out to Her, What Should I Do?

My Daughter's Friend Came Out to Her, What Should I Do?

There's a bully at school, and my daughter's best friend is questioning his sexual orientation. Should I tell his mom?

Bullying, Coming Out, Coming Out, Dear MKIG, Telling Others, Students + TeachersGrace MangerMarch 20, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Bullying, Coming Out

Am I Betraying My Kid If I Stay at a Non-Affirming Church?

Am I Betraying My Kid If I Stay at a Non-Affirming Church?

My son came out and doesn't feel safe attending the church we've been a part of for over a decade. Is it ok if I keep going?

Religion, Coming Out, Dear MKIGGrace MangerMarch 13, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Christianity, Coming Out, Religion

Coming Out as Transgender And Gay

Coming Out as Transgender And Gay

When your kid comes out as transgender AND gay, approach the topic with an open mind, and leave behind your ideas about what is “right” or “wrong” when it comes to who we are and who we love based on gender.

Coming Out, Dear MKIG, Terminology, Transgender, GenderGrace MangerFebruary 15, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Changing names, Coming Out, Gender expression, Phase, Pronouns, trans*, transgender

Depression and Coming Out

Depression and Coming Out

My son struggles with depression and it's only gotten worse since he came out as bisexual. How can I support him?

Coming Out, Dear MKIG, Mental HealthGrace MangerFebruary 6, 2018#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Bisexual, Bisexuality, Coming Out, Mental Health

Coming Out Advice for Muslim Families

Coming Out Advice for Muslim Families

LGBT Muslims have existed throughout history, but coming out in Muslim communities does have its obstacles.

Religion, Coming Out, Dear MKIG, Telling OthersGrace MangerNovember 29, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Islam, Muslim, Religion

Adjusting to Your Kid Using They/Them Pronouns

Adjusting to Your Kid Using They/Them Pronouns

My child just started using they/them pronouns, but so far they just don't seem that DIFFERENT to me. Am I missing something?

Coming Out, Dear MKIG, Expression, Non-Binary, Pronouns, GenderGrace MangerNovember 2, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out, Gender expression, Genderqueer, Pronouns, nonbinary

What to Do if Your Child Is Outed

What to Do if Your Child Is Outed

My son accidentally outed his brother and feels HORRIBLE! What should I do with this information?

Coming Out, Dear MKIGGrace MangerOctober 17, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out, Siblings

When Is a Good Time to Start a Medical Transition?

When Is a Good Time to Start a Medical Transition?

My young trans son wants to start hormones, and I don't know what to do.

Gender, Young Children, Coming Out, Dear MKIG, Expression, Gender, Gender, Mental Health, Terminology, TransitioningGrace MangerOctober 10, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Gender expression, Hormones, Mental Health, trans*, transgender

My Daughter Came Out and Now Is Distancing Herself from Our Family

My Daughter Came Out and Now Is Distancing Herself from Our Family

My daughter came out as asexual, and have been distancing herself from her family because she never felt validated growing up. How do I make amends?

Asexuality, Coming Out, Dear MKIGGrace MangerSeptember 18, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Asexuality, Coming Out

My Daughter Came Out TWO DAYS Before Leaving for College!

My Daughter Came Out TWO DAYS Before Leaving for College!

It's all happening so fast, and I don't know what to do or say. Help!

School + Work, College Bound, Coming Out, Coming Out, Dear MKIGGrace MangerSeptember 6, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, College, Coming Out, Phase

Is an 8-Year-Old Too Young to Know He’s Gay?

Is an 8-Year-Old Too Young to Know He’s Gay?

Unsure of how to proceed when your young child comes out? Here are some "do's" and "don't's" to help you along the way.

Young Children, Coming Out, Dear MKIGGrace MangerJuly 13, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out

My Daughter Might Be Trans—How Do I Talk to Her About It?

My Daughter Might Be Trans—How Do I Talk to Her About It?

My daughter came out to her teacher, and her teacher told me. Where do I go from here?

Gender, Young Children, Coming Out, Dear MKIG, Gender, Gender, TransgenderGrace MangerJune 6, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out, trans*

My Daughter Came Out, and I'm Worried for Her Safety

My Daughter Came Out, and I'm Worried for Her Safety

Parenting an LGBTQ child can be scary at times. Here are some things to remember during the process.

School + Work, Bullying, Coming Out, Coming Out, Dear MKIGGrace MangerMay 30, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Bullying, Coming Out

My Son Is Already Bullied for Being Black. Should He Wait to Come Out?

My Son Is Already Bullied for Being Black. Should He Wait to Come Out?

My son is black and gay, and I'm worried about his safety at school.

School + Work, Bullying, Coming Out, Coming Out, Dear MKIG, Peers, Telling OthersGrace MangerMay 1, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Bullying, Coming Out

How Do I Tell My Church That My Daughter Is Trans?

How Do I Tell My Church That My Daughter Is Trans?

My 10-year-old daughter has started to transition, and I have to tell our congregation. Help!

Religion, Young Children, Coming Out, Dear MKIG, Telling Others, Transgender, Transitioning, GenderGrace MangerApril 18, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out, Religion, trans*, transgender

What If Your Child "Kind Of" Comes Out?

What If Your Child "Kind Of" Comes Out?

Did they come out because of their friends? What if they change their mind later?

Coming Out, Dear MKIGGrace MangerMarch 30, 2017#my kid is gay, #mykidisgay, Advice, Coming Out, Phase, Questioning