Start with one person. It's often helpful to come out to one friend at first, and later tell a parent or guardian, family, and other friends. This way, that first person can support you while you come out to others. It's best to choose someone who you're sure will be accepting and supportive.28 Jun 2021
How do I come out to everyone?
- Be patient with yourself. It's not necessary to tell everyone at once.
- Don't push yourself.
- Start small.
- Develop a support network of friends who are accepting and supportive.
- Be positive.
- Find resources or get a mentor to talk to.
- Don't come out in anger or retaliation.
- Be patient with others.
How do I get my daughter out of her room?
- First, have a conversation about how you miss them.
- Second, talk about times that you really do want them around.
- Third, listen to them to understand when they're fine to engage and be flexible around the times they want space.
How do you get a teenage girl to open up?
- Open up about your own childhood.
- Ask open-ended questions.
- Have them participate in preparing family meals.
- Don't scold them in the same way you would a younger child.
- Don't force them to see the positive in everything.
Is it normal for a teenager not to go out?
More often than not, teenagers that prefer the comfort of home to spending time with their peers are completely normal. If they truly seem happy at home and don't appear motivated to be out socialising, it's time to stop worrying.
How do you respond when a child comes out?
- DON'T Ignore it.
- DON'T Say you “knew all along.”
- DON'T Tell them “this is just a phase.”
- DON'T Use religion to shame them.
- DO Tell them you believe and love them, and thank them for telling you.
- DO Ask about what kind of support they need.
How do you react to coming out?
- Be patient.
- Commit yourself as an ally.
- Don't push.
- Keep their confidence and respect their privacy.
- Acknowledge the risk they took by coming out to you.
- Instead say, “Thank you for trusting me.”
How can I help my LGBT child?
Talk with your child or foster child about their LGBT identity. Express affection when your child tells you or when you learn that your child is LGBT. Support your child's LGBT identity even though you may feel uncomfortable. Advocate for your child when he or she is mistreated because of their LGBT identity.
How can I help my teen come out?
- do express love and support for your child's feelings or choice.
- do insist on respect within the family.
- do maintain open and honest communication with your teenager.
- don't refuse to accept them as they are, or behave in an unkind or disrespectful way.
How do I come out to my family and friends?
- Consider privacy. Although many friends and family will respect your privacy and keep this new information to themselves, there's always a risk that they could tell people you don't want to know.
- Make sure you have a support system.
- Think about all the possibilities.
- Trust yourself.
What do you say when your daughter comes out?
You can never go wrong by saying, “I love you and accept you always,” to your kid. “Give them a hug," Godwin says. "That gives your child a feeling of safety and encourages them to want to continue talking to you." Thank your child for sharing this information with you.15 Dec 2020