Periagoge
Scenario

When your parents accept your sexuality but erase your relationship

My parents said they accept me being gay but they still introduce me as their son without mentioning my husband of three years, and I do not know if I am being too sensitive or if this actually matters.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You are experiencing the gap between conditional acceptance and true integration of your identity into family systems.

Your guide for this
Hypatia
Hypatia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with LGBTQ+ Life?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.