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When your child comes out and you fear for their safety

My teenage daughter just came out to me and I want to be supportive but I'm terrified about the violence and discrimination she might face and I don't know how to balance protecting her with letting her live authentically.

Juana
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Parental love collides with awareness of societal dangers, creating tension between protection and freedom.

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