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When family support comes with invisible conditions

I came out as nonbinary to my parents and they said they support me but they haven't told any of their friends, and I can't tell if they're protecting me or themselves.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Private acceptance coupled with public silence reveals the limits of love when it conflicts with social comfort.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

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