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Scenario

When parents navigate different comfort levels with their child's coming out

Our teenage daughter came out to us six months ago and while we're supportive, my wife and I keep having these quiet arguments about things like how much to share with extended family or whether certain concerns we have are protective or prejudiced, and we're afraid our uncertainty is hurting her.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You are trying to love well while learning, but your different paces of acceptance are creating a rift precisely when unity matters most.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
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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.

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