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The Changing Ways Parents React to Their Kids Coming Out of the Closet

By Natalie Escobar — 2018

A conversation with the sociologist Mary Robertson on how some queer youth are pleasantly surprised with the lack of family drama the news causes.

Read on www.theatlantic.com

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Gay and on the Autism Spectrum: My Experience Growing Up in the Closet

Things have dramatically improved in my life since high school. I am lucky that I have a family that loves me, that I have friends who support me and that I live in a progressive area like Montgomery County, Maryland. Many people are less lucky.

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Eric Ascher
2018
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Family Acceptance Saves Lives

HRC recognizes the fundamental role parents play in fostering a safe and inclusive community for young people.

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HRC Staff
2017
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What to Do if a Young Child Expresses Dark Thoughts

When the scariest parenting moment happened, I didn’t know where to turn. After months of talking with experts, we’re on the path to healing.

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Nikki Campo
2021
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