Anonymous
06/12/2021 04:45
Subject: how to respond to teen niece coming out?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I love you. Please let me know if there are pronouns you want me to use that are new to us.
I love you, and thank you for telling me. How can I support you?
Best response. Keep it simple and general without making assumptions about anything.
Anonymous
06/12/2021 03:05
Subject: how to respond to teen niece coming out?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I love you. Please let me know if there are pronouns you want me to use that are new to us.
I love you? Absolutely!
The second part? No.
I love you? Absolutely.
The second part? Yes.
Anonymous
06/12/2021 01:20
Subject: Re:how to respond to teen niece coming out?
Anonymous wrote:“Good to know. How is school going?” It’s not a big deal and you don’t need to filter what you say or ask.
That seems kind of dismissive. It’s a big deal to the niece, so it warrants more than changing the subject.
I think letting them know you support them, asking about pronouns, and asking if there’s anything they need would be good ideas. It’s great that you’re being supportive. Make conversation, don’t push if they seem uncomfortable, and be open. Don’t conflate sexuality and gender.
Anonymous
06/07/2021 16:13
Subject: how to respond to teen niece coming out?
Anonymous wrote:I'm sure hallmark makes a card for it now
You are my new favorite person.
Anonymous
06/07/2021 08:05
Subject: how to respond to teen niece coming out?
Anonymous wrote:My 80 year old parents got a giant pride flag for their house when my nephew came out. That seemed like a good gesture.
Well this gave me tears and goose bumps. I love your parents.