The Six Stages Every Parent Goes Through When Their Kid Comes Out

Your teen isn't the only one going through a coming out process. You are too, and most parents skip past their own.

From shock to true acceptance, there are six distinct stages parents move through after a child comes out. Naming them makes the hardest parts- the guilt, the denial, the shame- survivable instead of silent.

In this episode, you'll learn how to:

Recognize which of the six stages you're in right now, from shock through true acceptanceWork through guilt and shame without carrying them for yearsMove toward genuine acceptance instead of just tolerance

Press play to find out where you are in your own coming out process — and how to keep moving forward.

Hi, I’m Heather Hester, and I’m so glad you’re here!

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