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Scenario

How to support your child's identity while processing your own loss

My teenage daughter came out as nonbinary and I want to be supportive but I keep grieving the daughter I thought I had and feeling guilty about that grief.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Loving someone through identity exploration requires holding space for both their becoming and your own process of letting go.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The examined identity — building intentionally?”

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.