50 Family Members Showing Just How Much They Love And Support Their LGBTQ+ Kids And Grandkids (New Pics)
Family support makes a huge difference in the lives of people who come out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer.
Plus, when relatives show LGBTQ+ folks just how much they care about them, it not only bolsters their own connection, but emboldens others to do the same; love is contagious.
So in an attempt to accelerate its spread, we at Bored Panda put together a collection of wholesome moments where parents and grandparents stood by their LGBTQ+ kids.
Continue scrolling to check them out and don't miss the conversation we had on the topic with Dr. Danielle Ramo, a clinical psychologist and Chief Clinical Officer at BeMe Health.
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Just Came Out To My Grandma, She's The Best
I wish everybody would be this supportive and kind, much love to both of them.
Ahhhhh! This makes me teary eyed, it's so sweet! Also Hannah is one of my favorite names, this woman chose well ;)
That's pretty much what my grandma did when my partner came out as trans - she just shrugged and said "Well I knew you weren't a (partner's dead gender)" and then continued the conversation with partner's new name and correct gender. My grandma was awesome. F**k cancer! :/
This is just perfect, what a lovely exchange, I've seen many that aren't so nice, ending with her new name is just the icing on the cake mate.
So Wholesome
That's what everyone in the alphabet mafia wishes the future would look like! For any parents that want this to be an option for their kids, my advice is to start being conscious about how you speak. Make sure to use all pronouns when talking about your kids potential future relationships (Like "Well, if you bring home a boyfriend or girlfriend, yada yada yada"), talk about gay couples as openly as you do straight couples, just make it clear over the years that it's totally normal no matter who they love. If they aren't LGBTQ, then they'll grow up to be the best LGBTQ allies!
When my cousin told me I think I said "no s**t Sherlock I've know since you were about 5 mate, pint?"
Dr. Ramo highlighted that even mental health is challenging for everyone right now, however, she also added there is particular adversity for LGBTQ+ folks.
"People who identify as LGBTQ+ have higher rates of depression, anxiety, and are more likely to consider suicide compared to cis-gender, heterosexual people," Dr. Ramo told Bored Panda. "There are clear links between mental health challenges among LGBTQ+ people and stigma and discrimination. Many LGBTQ+ people report experiencing stigma around their identity and may have lower levels of support in their homes and their communities. They are also more likely to be victims of violence."
After I Came Out, My Mom Wanted To Not Only Show Her Support To Me But To The Entire Community
This is such a beautiful tattoo! The colors and shading are perfect
Saw This On Facebook
This is a wonderful beautiful wedding! Also your selfie skills are TOP-NOTCH
Today is my gays aunt wedding and Iâm very exited (Iâm the ring bearer) and I hope the best for her âšđ«łđłïžâđđ
That's how my cousin did it. She wore a suit and her wife wore a gown.
what are you confused about? there is the man (bottom corner) taking a picture of his daughter (in the suit) who is marrying her wife. hope that cleared things up for you :)
Load More Replies...Best Ally Grandma
This is SO true. Older people complain that this wouldn't have happened in their day, that why are so many coming out as gay/bi/trans etc. It's because they had to hide as they would have been persecuted into an early grave - literally! It was so bad that for many things there were no names for back then. People hid so well we thought they didn't exist. To have your identity denied like this is truly the worst thing. The 'good old days' weren't..
It is confusing. Just give up trying to label people and treat all people with respect and accept them as they present themselves. Does the lady in the cocktail dress have wide shoulders and an adams apple? Who cares? Might your male collegue have ovaries? How is any of it your business? Can you not tell what gender the teenager is? If it seems necessary "Do you have a preferred pronoun?".
I never labeled anyone. And then a couple years ago people started insisting I use labels. I just stopped talking to strangers.
Load More Replies...True. My ex hubby told his dad that if his sons were gay they'd no longer be his sons and his otherwise pretty redneck dad shut him up pretty quickly :)
My grandma once told my son that his sexuality was no more a choice than the colour of his eyes. I almost cry every time I remember that moment.
If we were to look at numbers, we'd see that, sadly, around 40% of LGBTQ+ adults have experienced rejection from a family member or a close friend, while roughly 86% of LGBTQ+ youth are being harassed or assaulted at school. Additionally, only 37% of the latter identified their home as an LGBTQ+-affirming space.
There can be a number of reasons why some families may have trouble accepting their LGBTQ+ family members for who they are. According to Dr. Ramo, these include "their own fear or discomfort with LGBTQ+ identity, often guided by their religious beliefs or other teachings, and/or their fears that their family members will be treated differently because they identify as LGBTQ+."
Wholesome Dad
Wow! Iâm glad heâs changed, obviously for the better!
If you can find a very old copy of the bible, you wont find in it " you shell not lie with another man" because it was only added in about 1950.
Unfortunately, I have the opposite. A family member that was very accepting of the gay community (even attended a friends gay wedding a few decades back.) Now that family member is Baptist and thinks being gay is a sin no matter what. I'm hoping they will see the light before it's too late.
@Fancy that uhh but they are hurting someone⊠âthinks being gay is a sin no matter whatâ if i went up to you, and told you this âyou are a sinner and will burn but god will forgive you if you (basically just give into societal norms)â iâm sure you wouldnât take that lightly
Load More Replies...If you are gay and was raised Christian and are struggling, please read the book âTornâ. Itâs by a gay gentleman who I believe runs the LGBTQ+ group at Liberty University (a conservative Christian school). I think itâs just a wonderful book if you yourself are torn. https://www.amazon.com/Torn-Rescuing-Gospel-Gays-vs-Christians-Debate/dp/1455514306/ref=asc_df_1455514306/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312149984830&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9791793110114990662&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008326&hvtargid=pla-436634679508&psc=1
My Dad Got A New Bumper Sticker
Okay, from up there I understand there's a flag for bi, so what is the pink/blue one?
That one is the transgender flag :D Just in case you didnât know, transgender is when someone changes their sex, usually a man to a woman or a woman to a man. I hope this helps!
Load More Replies...As Long As He's Supportive
Awesome and sad at the same time. Even sadder, there's still not as safe as any woman should be.
I'm sorry but I don't find this that heartwarming- I hate the fact that some fathers think they have to 'protect their daughters from men'. If it was just about wanting protect them from heartbreak then they would be as protective of them with women. It seems more about their 'virtue' that only men can take away. The whole 'dad cleaning his gun when boyfriend picks his daughter up for the first time' scares me. Threats of physical harm should not come so easily. Sorry, not the point of the article I know, just something I wanted to vent about.
Great Message Through The Decades
The fact that we still have to remind people to be accepting and nice is sad.
THIS SHOULD SO BE AT THE TOP OF THE LIST LIKE BRO OMG THIS LADYS DA BOMB SHE IS SO COOL I NEED THIS WOMAN IN MY LIFE
In certain cases, the clinical psychologist said this can lead to people advocating or forcing their family member to undergo so-called conversation therapy—the practice of trying to change someone's sexual orientation or gender identity.
"Conversation therapy has been proven not to work and in fact is harmful to LGBTQ+ individuals. Young LGBTQ+ people often experience conversation therapy as a form of family rejection, leading to low self-esteem, and mental health challenges."
Sarah's Dad Is A Real One
The family we choose, (or who choose us) are often more real than blood family.
And in his mind, he's probably wondering how anyone could reject their own kids for any reason. Good for you for finding a new family.
Aww. My partners mother doesn't speak to him (not because he's gay but simply because she's a horrible person.) My mother gives him cards- birthday/christmas/what not- and she addresses them to son. So cute. Makes my heart melt as her and I used to have a truly horrendous relationship ourselves and now all these years later she does stuff like this.
This Post My Mom Made On My Birthday A Few Years Ago Still Makes Me Cry
Idk if I can read this post anymore⊠all I want in life is for my family to accept me as trans and know that itâs not a phase. Iâve already cried twice
Hey y'all I'm revisiting this list as a transmasc person and I still think he's really handsome and I hope my mom is like this when I come out :3
Load More Replies...Shout Out To My Mom For Always Being My #1 Supporter
This Just Made Me Laugh, Thought I'd Share
I donât care how many times I see this, I will still love it just as much as I did when I first saw it.
yes! so matter how many times i read this! it always makes me laugh
"There is a clear link between family support and thriving among LGBTQ+ individuals," Dr. Ramo stressed. "For example, the Trevor Project National Survey showed that LGBTQ+ youth who felt high social support from their family reported attempting suicide at less than half the rate of those who felt low or moderate social support. Family support can have a positive impact on LGBTQ+ individuals' mental health by helping them feel confident in who they are and by bolstering their ability to get through challenges from society and other environments like discrimination and stigma."
Dr. Ramo said family support can be especially helpful to LGBTQ+ people when it's expressed not only to them but also to their LGBTQ+ friends and partners, whether it's talking to them about their identity, using names and pronouns correctly, or supporting their gender expression.
I Told My Grandma I Was Bisexual A Few Weeks Ago And Today She Gave Me This. My Grandma Made Me A Rainbow Sweater
And the talent! My gosh! I need a sweater like this!!!
Load More Replies...Loving Mother
My mom sent me this picture of her in her new shirt she found and bought herself. She grew up dirt poor in the south, surrounded by ignorance, and still surprises me every day with her ability to learn, grow, and love. She's my hero.
this is the best I could find: https://www.amazon.com/Racist-Sexist-Homophobic-T-Shirt-LGBT/dp/B07PKJ3B6F
Load More Replies...I feel like this is the perfect place to link to the shirt just bought myself and am currently waiting to arrive. :D I got the nonbinary colours but it comes in rainbow, trans, ace, etc too. il_794xN35...a4-png.jpg
My Grandma Is 83 And Lives In Rural Florida, Where She Is Surrounded By Anti-Gay People. She Just Had Her Two Front Benches Repainted In Support Of Her 3 LGBTQ Grandkids
If they do I will do some prety gory stuff involving a Flamethrower
Load More Replies...I replied to the same picture, different post. If she had lived in my small rural Florida town, we probably would be friends.
I'm so tired of Conservative Anti-Gay and Homeless Bashing Florida. WTF is wrong with some people. It doesn't hurt you to be kind. They always act like someone is forcing them to live the same life. SMH
If you grandmom needs friends...there are two of us. Florida is ... unique.
Best Grandad Ever
wait a damn minute. is this a positive comment about a trans person?? from jk rowling?? /hj
Load More Replies...My Great Aunt is a 90 year old catholic nun. If she can accept and love and be proud of me for being gay, so can anyone. Bigots aren't bigots because of their age or where they came from. They're bigots because they choose to be.
Thank you for stating my feelings so concisely. Except for the Great Aunt part. Mine was a Jewish New York high school teacher, but she was the same sort of woman. Also, I'm not gay but I am the proud parent of a trans son. đ
Load More Replies...I already upped so many of these, but I think it's my fave.... tip of the hat
Pride is celebrated in June, as that was the month when the Stonewall riots took place.
The Stonewall riots began on June 29, 1969. On that night, decades of discrimination and police brutality against queer and trans people, especially LGBTQ+ people of color, culminated in six days of rebellion at a queer bar in the West Village, The Stonewall Inn.
My Uncle And Grandma On Their Way To A Pride Parade In The â80s
Man Offers 'Free Dad Hugs' At Pride Parade. I Wish Everyone Had Supportive Parents
I might not be there to hug you in person, but if you're not supported by your family, I'm sending you a hug and all the love in the world. â€ïž
This makes me so freaking sad. Like tears in my eyes sad. Look at that guy in the white cap, it look like he's BAWLING because someone hugs and validates him. đ He should have that every day, but as much as this hug means to him, I guess he doesn't. đ That is so sad and this man going around hugging people is doing a great job. â€ïž (EDIT user LMW recommended looking at the Youtube video. So worth it. Just search for "dadhugs pride" and as she said, bring the tissues)
I watched a video about this guy on YouTube. Get the tissues before watching...it will make you cry
OMG. Why did you recommend that video. đ That was so wonderful with the backstories but how sad at the same time! I wish I could hug everyone that needs a hug today. Thank you.
Load More Replies...This mum wants to send you a massive hug! Iâm so proud of you! Iâm so excited for you and all the door open for your future! I just want you to be happy, darling one!
My Dad, Who 7 Years Prior Put Me In Gay Conversion Therapy, Helping With My Bow Tie Moments Before Officiating My Wedding To My Beautiful Wife
So sad you had to go through that but so happy your dad saw your truth and accepted it. I hope your relationship continues to grow and congratulations!
Oh wow, Iâm glad your dad saw through the hate and decided to accept! Also congrats on the wedding!
It's so odd when you come out of what you grew up to know is truth... then realize that is now how things really are and then grow instead of blinding believing what you were taught. That is powerful.
This just made me think, why don't we have conversion therapy for bigots?
Is "Gay Conversion Therapy" therapy to get you out of your "tendencies" or helping you coming out? If it's the first one, then your dad did a great turnabout.
In my mind, your father saw how painful the "therapy" was, and realized that your health and happiness are more important than his rigid religious views.
Okay, this is the one, there's been some onion ninjas but this is the one where I had to set down my phone and tears rolled down my face đ„Č
NYC Pride, 1986
Following the Stonewall Uprising, the first Pride march was held in New York City in 1970. Originally, marches took place on the last Sunday in June as Gay Pride Day or Christopher Street Gay Liberation Day, but later spread out across the month and continued as a tradition over the past half-century.
Pride is a celebration of people coming together in love and friendship, it's meant to show how far LGBTQ+ rights have come, and also how in some places there's still work to be done.
No Matter Who You Like You Matter
I'm a straight cis female and I don't mind getting hit on by girls. At least they're more respectful that most guys about it. Most guys. They get all embarrassed when I tell them I'm straight, but I always assure them that it's nice to know I'm attractive to somebody and always offer the hang out with them, if they want. It always ends well. Some straight cis guys should DEFINITELY take notes. #1: no groping, #2: No means no.
As a straight woman, being hit on by women is always a lot more flattering than being hit on by men.
Load More Replies...I've always taken it as a compliment the first time someone makes an advance... I show respect if I say "no thanks, not my thing, but I hope you have a great day!" Working for me for 40 years so far
My husband, an exec chef, had a server, female, who had a huge crush on me. She would always hit on me, some times in a cute funny way and some times she was dead serious. I always turned her down, but told her, in all honesty, that I was flattered because I was.
Grandpa Supporting LGBT
Great T shirt :) most straight people don't hate, only a few do, but with so many people in the world there are a lot of people that do hate :(
My Transgender Son Was Nervous About Telling Our Extended Family. His Grandparents Picked Us Up From The Airport With His Chosen Name On Their Shirts
Ahhh omg reading this is like masochistic bcuz I know I'm going to cry but I read it anyways
Look at the smile on his face! He's going to grow up with so many less issues than kids with no support.
I feel so happy for all of these people but reading stuff like this makes me feel sad... I wish I got that same kind of support.
I wish you did too, Eli. I believe you'll eventually find those people who will love you for who you are.
Load More Replies...My Stepdad Cracks Me Up, But Yay For Coming Out
Direct quote from my mom after I came out: "it's not the biggest surprise in the world" đ
Of course, you can express your support for the LGBTQ+ community even if nobody from your social circle belongs to it. It's all about acceptance, equality, educating yourself and raising awareness.
Keep in mind that although most Pride events see people wear more rainbow-themed clothing and accessories than usual, and there's often lots of partying, dancing, and making out, you never have to participate in anything you don't want to!
I Brought My Boyfriend To My Sisterâs Wedding And Introduced Him To My Very Evangelical Family. My Grandma Loved Him
Wonderful!! Although risky to do it at a wedding unless you knew your family would be okay with it. They absolute should be accepting.. but some families are not as sophisticated as they should be.
yeah...and if it goes badly it could take attention away from the bride and groom. still sweet though.
Load More Replies...I Came Out When I Was 14 (Now 35) And To Say My Parents Werenât Thrilled Is A Complete Understatement. But Last Night, 21 Years Later, I Saw This Little Ornament On Their Tree
I really can’t believe how far they’ve both come as humans.
It soothes my soul to see so many people change for the better. Just love your kids.
Wholesome Dad
Isn't blue what the B stands for in LGBTQ+?? I know the G stands for guacamole according to m&s...
uM, Excuse YOU! CLEARY it stands for Green! Gosh get it right Lizzie!!!! ( just kidding, also what do you like to eat your guac with?)
Load More Replies...This makes me happy. đ He changed his mind to be more inclusive. Just by a hair dye job he reflected on his values and what he thinks. â€ïž Not like some parents that has to be dragged kicking and screaming until acceptance after hearing the fact one of his own kids are gay. But good on them too of course. At least they got there eventually. đ
I've seen this one so many times and I still love it's wholesomeness.
My Teenager Daughter Running Towards Her Tribe. It Is Pride And I Am Proud
Im sorry but what does this flag mean just want to educate myself to be more accepting of othersâĄâĄâĄ
Lesbian pride! And never apologize for wanting to further your knowledge because it's always awesome when people want to move in the right direction. <3
Load More Replies...Why am I BAWLING right now! đ The kids are alright. Thank G-d they have it easier than we did!
Dr. Ramo also said there are a number of free online resources for LGBTQ+ people to support self-esteem, identity development, crisis support, and thriving. Some of the ones she recommends include the Trevor Project Crisis Support, the imi guide for LGBTQ+ teens, and PFLAG for parents and families.
My Oma (Grandma) Made Me This Quilt For My Graduation. She Thought The Rainbows Would Be Good Because Iâm Gay
My grandparents are new to this whole gay thing but they are doing their best.
This is lovely. Crafted gifts really are the most special. It takes a lot of time, materials, money, patience, and love to propel someone to spend hours and hours creating something with their hands.
Look At My Mom And Dog Showing Their Pride For Me! My Parents Used To Be Against Homosexuality Because Of Their Religion But They Accepted Me And Support Me
Doggoâs look is like, âTook her long enough! I knew AGES ago!â đ€Łđ
Honestly, I love the stories about parents/family members who just don't care and love that family member but I really, really like the one with parents/family members who used to be unaccepting but then changed.
It's Not Much, But My Mom Got Me A Pride Narwhal After I Came Out
Why does this comment have a downvote. Thatâs gonna change
Load More Replies...When I came out my parents got me a bracket with my flag colors on a heartbeat line.
I am horrifiedâŠthis comment has a downvote (it used to)
Load More Replies...What A Sweet Dad
Just like most flags it is designed to be horizontal when on a flagpole, but when you're hanging it on a wall or something it can be either vertical or horizontal.
Maybe you could even say, every way is the right way? đâ€ïž
Load More Replies...Pretty sure you can hang it either way, from what Iâve seen
Load More Replies...My Friend Came Out To Her Grandmother, And Grandma Did This
Is she showing support because she dyed her hair? Is that a color that represents the LBGTQ community? Please don't attack me. This is absolutely beautiful, I just want to understand
Yes, when I was a kid (80ies) purple was seen as a typical colour for (especially) lesbians. Not sure if that's still a thing but it apparently is for this cute grandma
Load More Replies...My Mom would flip if I ever turned my hair an unnatural shade! But not for LGBTQ reasons. Haha she has never connected that to hair color. XD She thinks people dying their hair odd colors is just a trend.PS, I am an adult. Mom just sees people as they are... people. Identity is a non-issue to her, so the flag thing doesn't make sense to her. You walk into her place, her first inquiry is simply " are you hungry?" You leave fed and happy. Simple woman, simple happiness đ
maybe bc lavender used to be a "gay color"? or the dyed hair?
Load More Replies...fun fact: lavender is how the gays of old communicated to eachother without reavealing themselves as secret agents of THE GAY AGENDA even tho some didnt even have a genda
Nothing More Wholesome Than Loving And Supportive Parents
Army dude came and ordered something "kinda gay" cause his son came out to his mom and was apparently scared his dad was gonna hate him or be mad.
Dude: he's my boy, I love him. Can you make me something, kinda, you know... Kind of Gay?
Me: I got you...
Parenting level: expert.
I don't think he's confused at all! I think he knows exactly what he needs to show his son he loves him
Load More Replies...Great Dad. I love seeing how the parents are accepting and if not at first then they grow to accept it.
Worker: I got you ... Gloria, your assistance is needed. He wants gay cupcakes. Gay worker: MY TIME HAS COME
I Came Out To My Parents. It Went Better Than I Expected
reminds me of my mom. She is a prophet and asked me if I liked girls even in elementary school. So she was not shocked in the slightest when i came out
I remember my best mate telling me how his nephew was asking why he never had a girlfriend. His mum goes, well He is different, he likes boys instead. Nephew: oh, thatâs okay. Can I have a biscuit?
My mom always added âor a girl/girlfriendâ when I mentioned what if I had a boyfriend. She knew I was bi(leaning towards women tho) before I did.
I do that too. đ It would break my heart if my kids grew up to be non inclusive, so I'll just throw it in there a little bit random so they know it's all okay and normal.
Load More Replies...Reminds me of when I came out as ace to my dad. He essentially reacted as if I'd told him the sky was blue.
It's sad that kid had to end with an apology. I hope those days where feeling guilty for being yourself will come to an end. With the support of those like the accepting souls on here we will make it.
I remember when my sis came out, she was like 15, and very shy. I said to her in a Christmas dinner "hey, we know for years that you are lesbian, we love you as you are. "- she hid in her room for a couple of hours. I still feel a bit ashamed that I did not realize that I overstepped a little, but it was seriously no biggie to me ...
My Dad Thought Heâd Given Me The Perfect Gift At An Early Christmas Gathering. He Did
it's a calendar lol, hereâs what the back looks like: https://images-na.ss...AL._SL1500_.jpg
Load More Replies...This kilt definitely offends me - take it off please :D
I Got This Pog LEGO. I Also Want To Thank My Parents For Supporting Me
https://www.amazon.com/Ideas-Lego-Everyone-Awesome-40516/dp/B096GWD4WW
Load More Replies...My Mom Is Definitely An Ally
this is the closest I could find: https://www.amazon.ca/InnoDIY-Rainbow-Pillowslip-Cushion-Pillowcases/dp/B07M6NT655
Load More Replies...Is it just me, or does it bother anyone else that is sweet homo home and not homo sweet home
I was thinking it should be Home sweet homo :)
Load More Replies...Love This So Much
It's so nice to read these encouraging stories, thank you all for sharing.
Some just need time to erase a lifetime of indoctrination and prejudice from their system. Kudos to those who try.
More Parents Like This Please
I actually love this! I've never loved the use of the term "partner" because it was originally used in an attempt to be discreet. You never knew who was going to be offended if you mentioned that you had a same sex relationship. But for me (a gay male), my boyfriend is my boyfriend, my husband will be my husband, and I don't give a s**t who I offend. This dad gets it!
I actually think he really does understand! See my comment below (or above, or wherever it ends up lol)
Load More Replies...He also drew a love hear with an arrow through it and a kiss! So lovely!
My Mom Bought Me My First Suit Today, And I Couldn't Be Happier
This lovely person looks so dapper but how are we not talking about what look to be very fun red socks
That cat is well looked after, just look at the size of the cat's bed.
Came Out As Trans To My Parents This Year. My Mom Made Me Break Down Crying With This One
Greatest Mum, NYC Pride March, 1981
Sign in the back: "My Son Is GAY, And I'm With Him ALL THE WAY" đ
I love them, but the pictures from the â80s make me sad, wondering how many of these men survived the AIDS epidemic when so many were lost.
It's hard to believe they've been fighting this same battle that long. Rock On Rainbows!
My Mom Who Used To Be A Homophobe In Every Way A Few Years Ago, Bought Me These Dresses A Week Ago And Calls Me Zoey All The Time
Words can't express how happy I am that my mom came around and accepted me. We may live 7 hours apart now, but she still shows her love in whatever way she can.
The dresses aren't my taste but she's rocking them. Love love love the hair though.
Dang girl! You should become a model! Seriously beautiful and love the dresses!
Thanks Mom
You are seen. You are cared for folks. Keep your head high ok yall?
Gah apparently my comment was saved but it's full of typos. But basically. This.this.this.this.this. mate, come home bringing a partner home, so long as they're good people. Come home wearing whatever you feel comfortable in.
I Recently Came Out As Trans After Not Feeling Comfortable In My Own Skin. My Mom Took Me Shopping The Other Day, And I Got This Outfit
I think itâs actually the mirror thatâs dirty, not the towel. But then again who cares đ
Load More Replies...Today I Went Shopping With My Mom At Norstrom Rack, And I Couldn't Find Her For A Second. When I Found Her, She Held This Up And Said - "I Am So Getting This For You"
ME NEITHERRRRR NOW I HAVE TO GO BACK TO MY HOMOPHOBIC PARENTSSS
Load More Replies...My Parents Are Really Trying! They Had The Idea To Make A âDeadname Jarâ. Every Time They Use My Deadname And Pronouns They Put In A Quarter
This will all go to the Trevor project once they are used to my new name.
This deserves to be WAY higher. They're doing their absolute best to learn, and donating to a good cause with their mistakes. This is awesome
Iâm Calling Them This From Now On
YESSSS FROOT LOOPS ARE PRIDE CHEERIOS AND SHOULD BE CALLED QUEERIOS! I'VE BEEN SAYING THIS FOR YEARS <3
Omg Queerios is amazing and Iâm totally using that from now on! THANK YOU!
Load More Replies...My Mom Crocheted Me This Awesome Rainbow Afghan
thats very very pretty but is anyone gonna talk about that mannequin in the background-
My Dad I Swear. I Love That I Can Laugh With Him Like This
Sometimes that's one of my mum's nicknames for me, in a heavy Mass accent đ
Load More Replies...Just Wanted To Show Off These Socks My Mom Got Me (And My Dog Wanted To Say Hi)
My Mom Is Making Polymer Clay Dragons And She Made Pride Themed Ones Recently. I Love Her So Much
Yup! Bit out of my league (50-odd bucks a pop), but the workmanship and detail is well worth it, IMHO. Beautiful. Found the link via the OP: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AtriaPolymerClay
Load More Replies...My Parents Got Me These For Christmas. I Think They're Trying To Say Something
Happy Pride Month To My Beautiful Daughter. Not A Day Goes By That My Heart Is Not Filled With Joy Because My Elena Is Truly Exactly Who She Wants To Be
Having an openly bisexual daughter is something that has always filled me up with pride, the moment you decide to be a parent you are bringing another human to this world therefore you need to accept them exactly how they are created. Therefore from the moment my little girl entrusted in me that she liked boys and girls, I thanked her for it and have been her biggest supporter ever since. I will always be her biggest FAN. Plus the fact that both of her sisters are growing up with such a great role model is a blessing beyond words for our family. Her sisters are educated about the LGBT community and support their sisters with all their hearts.
A Nice Gift From My Mom
I think itâs a cake or chocolate that you crack open, it has a mallet in the box. I learned about them on here a few months ago. Look them up. They are cute. They have something inside.
Load More Replies...Got Me In The First Part For Sure
It's actually really cute. It's ends something like "no son of mine is paying full price for a two piece jeez child!"
Load More Replies..."... The beginning of summer is the worst time to buy swimwear! No effing son of mine is gonna pay full price for a two piece, you gotta wait til fall if you ain't tryna get ripped off, shoot kid"
It continues a bit longer than that. Summer is the worst time to by a bikini...
I Came Out To My Dad At Dinner And He Ordered Us This For Dessert, Iâm Gonna Cry
It looks yummy, tho itd probs be even better with a scoop of ice cream
CAAAAAAAAAAAAAAKEEEEEEEEEE (there any garlic bread???)
Today I Asked My Dad When He Knew I Was Gay. He Grabbed This Picture From An Old Photo Album And Said - âI Pretty Much Always Knew.â I Feel Very Loved
My Mom Bought These Bracelets For Me And Her. Sheâs Been An Amazing Ally
The Way Her Mom Supports Her
My Formerly Homophobic Dad Bought These At A Fair For Me Today Because - "It Has Two Things You Love. Cats And Rainbows For LGBT." Love him
I Came Out To My Parents In April Of 2018. This Year For My Birthday, My Mom Had These Delivered To My Dorm. It Makes My Heart So Happy
Finally Came Out To My Grandpa And His Response Is So Wholesome
I Finally Came Out To My Mom As Trans A Few Days Ago And Then Started Getting These Notes In My Lunch Bag Every Day
"I am so very proud of you! Love, Mom"
"Know that you are always loved because you're you. Love, Mom"
"You are a ray of sunshine. Love, Mom"
Parents Let Me And My Siblings Decorate The House For Pride Month
This has the opposite vibe to those houses decked out with Trump flags and Stars & Stripes.
My Mum Just Got Me This And I Can't Handle It. She Hasn't Been The Most Accepting So This Is Amazing To Me
omg thats perfect...can somone draw that????
Load More Replies...I Had Recently Got A Pride Flag And I Had It Hidden In My Closet
One day when I got home from school my mom had hanged it up on my bed and it is still there. Thank you mom for supporting me.
My Family Not Using My Deadname On My Birthday Cake For The First Time
My Step Grandma Got Me This Shirt And Bracelet For My Birthday
I never knew her views on the LGBTQ+ community cause she's always been kinda religious so seeing this made me happy
Mom Came With Me To A Pride Event And Loved The Drag Queens! So Excited By How Happy/Open Minded She Is
I Think It's Safe To Say I Have A Supportive Family
Just A Proud Mom Who Baked A Trans Flag Cake For My Son! Needed To Share In A Space That Wonât Result In People Telling Me Iâm A Bad Mom Who Just Didnât Raise Her Kid Right
This is a good mom who raised her kid right and is still doing it right!
Being a mum or dad means you should be able to love your kids unconditionally, they cannot help how they feel and in today's world it makes no difference . All I want is my children to be happy and decent people in society
When people are pregnant, it's always "I don't care what gender, so long as it's healthy" and then why does that ever change later in the child's life, or when they're an adult?
I'm going through a daughter, sorry teenager, who is confused and originally identified as Pan but now is Aroace. I haven't a clue. It was easier in my day (49m) but I hope I'm like you as a parent. It confuses the hell out of me and my wife but, we love them no matter what
That's all they need really! Best wishes to all of you
Load More Replies...I Love My Dad. I'm Bi And Trans, This Is How Much He Cares
I Came Out To My Dad, And It Went Well. Hereâs What He Messaged Me The Next Day
My Grandma Got Me This Card For My Birthday And I Thought Everyone Should See It Too
Iâm So Proud Of My Mama. Happy Pride Yâall
Last Week I Was Terrified Of Coming Out To My Mom And Dad As Bi And Ace. Today I Came Home To See That My Dad Was Wearing This Shirt. I'm So Happy
Asexual. It means they don't experience sexual attraction to any gender. Since they included bi here, they probably also meant biromantic instead of bisexual, in which you experience romantic attraction to all genders.
Load More Replies...It's My Daughter's Birthday Tomorrow And Her Mother (We're Separated) Tries To Squash Any Notion That Our Kid Is Bi, So I Got Her The Gayest Card And Wrapping Paper I Could Find
Supportive Family
I came out to my family about four months ago. They were very supportive, but I didn't want to force them to come to the pride this weekend. After casually mentioning it to my mom earlier in the week, she surprised me by turning up with two of my sisters.
I know exactly where this was taken in Dublin and I love that your family came out in support for Pride
I Am A Trans Man (FtM) Who Does Drag - And My Mom Is My Biggest Fan
Thank you so much for showing that trans masc people dont have to be masculine to be valid!!!!!!!
to be able to walk in those shoes, you have great talent. and I love the hair!
Respect for coming out and functioning with those heels!! I wish I had your bravery and balance :)
When I Was 6, I Asked For A Toy Princess Castle But My Parents Refused Because I Was A Boy. 10 Years Later, As A Sign Of Acceptance For Who I Am They Gifted Me The Exact Same Castle
Here's my pretty rough translation of the letter: "Dear Juen, I am very happy to offer you this castle of princesses you have ordered." It's not perfect, sorry. I've only got a basic middle school French lesson level.
âDear Ivan, Iâm very happy to give you this princess castle you ordered.â Something along those lines. Iâm fluent in French, but also a bit out of practice đ
Load More Replies...For Years My Mum Insisted I Was âToo Youngâ To Know I Was LGBT. This Was My Birthday Present This Year, I Think Sheâs Come Around
Some of my family are like that, saying I'm too young to know. Im glad this persons family has accepted them at last :)
Meanwhile people are like oh my 18 month old shared a toy with another baby at the mommy and me group, he has a girlfriend, isn't that cute!
Load More Replies...Today Is My Birthday, And My Parents Have Sent Me A Card
My great aunt and uncle got me the same after I came out to them!!! đđđ
I Only Found Out That Iâm A Lesbian A Few Weeks Ago And Came Out To Parents. Yesterday Was Lesbian Visibility Day And I Posted A Story On Instagram And My Dad Replied This
(English is not his first language)
Came Out To My Mom A Few Months Ago. Saw This On Her Shelf Of Books She's Currently Reading. Made Me Smile
I love that, educating herself, so many leave it to their kids to have to explain themselves.
My Mom's Supportive
Iâm thinkin of changing my name to arlo! Lol Iâve just been chainging my bp name to names il thinking of for real life
Load More Replies...8,790 misread????? But still this is an amazing mom
Earlier This Year I Came Out To My Parents And They Were Accepting, But Ever Since Then It's Just Kind Of Been Ignored. Until My Dad Made This Cake For My Birthday Today
Does it need to be brought up constantly? I feel like as long as they were accepting that's all that's necessary.
No it definitely doesnât need to brought up constantly but when you come out and itâs mostly ignored it can be a little difficult to tell where people stand and a bit awkward to figure out where to go from there (like asking your parents to go to a pride event or something, itâs harder to ask when you donât know how they will react) :)
Load More Replies...My Mum Got Me Pride Shoes
Ever Since I Came Out My Mom Has Sent Me Rainbow Hearts
The Way It Should Be
My Mom Made Me A Gay Cake For My Birthday
He Took It Really Well
I Came Out To My Mom And Woke Up To This Flower Arrangement In My Studio
awesome vase too. "Wild clay" is clay you pick up around the neighbourhood. You can make it into pottery! Anyway, good parent and good kid right there! :) My dad let me know yesterday he's concluded I'm narcisstic 20 years ago and that's why he's been keeping his distance. I'm not narcisstic, I'm autistic and I have missed the love and accepting of my parents very much :(
Iâm so sorry that youâre going through this. Please know that thereâs nothing wrong with you. Internet hugs from this stranger!
Load More Replies...My Super Gay Sister Just Sent Me This Picture Of My Incredibly Supportive Mom At Pride
She kinda looks like my grandma ( a good thing, my grandma is prtty)
Came Out To My Mom Yesterday, It Went Pretty Well
Came Out As Bi To My Mom This Year. We Buy Each Other Ornaments For Christmas Every Year. She Sent Me This In The Mail Today
My Dad Is Helping My Girlfriend Build Furniture For Her New Apartment. Their Relationship Is So Sweet
My Mom Posted This On Her Facebook Today. I'm Not Sure What I Did To Deserve Such An Amazing Mom. I Feel So Validated And Supported
I don't know why it's anybodies business which private parts people want to rub together? Or not at all in case of asexual. It's not my business, nor the governments, nor the churches, nor the neighbours, nor your parents. Just celebrate the love and kindness. I'm sorry to live in a world where love or preference gets you bullied, punished, killed.
I Am Out To My Parents But I Don't Talk About It Much With Them. Yesterday My Mum Sent Me This Card In The Post. Made Me Feel Super Seen And Loved
Iâm A Proud Mom. Celebrate Pride
I Put Off Coming Out To My Mom For A Long Time Because I Was Afraid. Iâm So Glad I Was Wrong
I Didn't Think My Mom Cared, Guess I Was Wrong
New name to me, I like their style (lots of different causes too): https://consciousstep.com/
Iâm Making My Daughter A Pancake For Her Birthday. Sheâll Either Love It Or Call Me An Idiot. Just One Way I Can Show My Support
Made This Birthday Cake With My Mom To Come Out To My Whole Family
Notes My Father And Mother Left Me After I Told Them I Was Gay
I Came Out As Trans A Few Months Ago And I Got A Ton Of Small Trans Things From My Parents. Genuinely Started Crying After Getting This Stuff
My Mom Got Me The Pride Skittles I Don't Really Ever Eat Skittles But I Love What They Did With Taking The Rainbow Out
Recently Came Out And My Parents Got Me A Bi Hoodie For My Birthday
I Love My Mom
From My Mum And Dad. I Cried. A Lot
I Was At My Friend's House And Saw This Post-It Note On Her Mom's Computer. I Thought It Was Really Sweet
I Told My Mom And Her Boyfriend That I Was A Girl
I've Been Out As Trans To My Grandparents For 4ish Years Now. And This Is The 1st Year My Grandparents Started Using My Pronouns And They Got Me This
I Came Out To My Parents And Now I Feel Mushy Inside
My Grandma (90) Brought This To Me Today. Sheâs Mostly Very Traditional And Knows Iâm Bi But Has Never Really Said Anything About It To Me
This means a lot and I can’t wait to hang it in my apartment.
I think she handmade it! She may even had to go to the store to get an extra colour band or bead. This took time and thinking of you!
How I Came Out To My Mom
To the best of my knowledge it stands for Play of the Game, as in highlighting an epic moment. It seems to get used as the new "awesome".
My Mom Made Me A Bisexual Flag Blanket. I Came Out Last January And Was Extremely Scared To. This Is Her Ultimate Form Of Support And I Cried Soon As I Opened The Box
My Mum Sent Me This
I think that there should be gender-neutral changing rooms everywhere, but at the same time I feel like male/female rooms are also important. Some women might not feel safe going into gender-neutral rooms and also it can be really affirming going into your own gender's changing room for trans people.
Load More Replies...seriously? I, and millions of others, don't feel comfortable having to get changed near an older male, it's weird and I refuse to use changing rooms and toilets that insist on this. It's always ridiculous how the rights of the 0.00001% are being put in front of half the population. Mixed-sex bathrooms and changing rooms are disgusting, what's wrong with single-sex areas? just go to the toilet that aligns with your biological sex, that's the whole point for urinals, it's for men since they have a penis... for god's sake.
Have you ever been to a target? The dressing/fitting rooms are gender neutral, you just take an open one. Also, in the U.S alone, about 1.6 million people are trans. That's a little more then 0.00001%. Also, if a man wanted to enter a woman's bathroom to harm a woman, he dosen't have to live as a trans women, take hormones, get a name change, or any of that. They would just walk in
Load More Replies...New School Clothes From Mom
My Mom Gave Me This And It Just Made Me So Happy
My Mom Made A Cake For Me For The End Of Pride Month
A Few Months Ago, I Came Out To My Mom, Really Scared She Might Not Accept Me. This Week, She Helped Me Make Pride-Candles For Me And My Friends
My Mom Got Me A Pride Blanket Made
Mom's Revenge. Match For Drop Off. Proud LGBTQ+ Mom
I Came Out To My Mom Yesterday, And Today She Gave Me This Before Leaving For Work. Itâs The Small Things In Life
I've seen that at Bath & Body Works. They also have lotion, soap and candles.
Today Is My Birthday And My Mother Made Me A Sparkly Cake In The Colors Of The Trans Pride Flag
Dad Came To Visit Me And My Boyfriend, And Bought Breakfast
Oh, I gotcha covered for the bagels! My Mum bought these a while back 'cause they were pretty. Nothing to do with me being Bi and it being Pride Month, of course. Rainbow-Ba...d6534f.jpg
(Ik that vegans donât eat grass and that gays donât live of lucky charms)
Load More Replies...I Came Out As Bisexual A Year Ago. My Parents Have Been Very Supportive, And My Mum Has Just Surprised Me With These. I Just Wanted To Share How Happy This Has Made Me
5 Years Ago When I Came Out My Mom Prayed I Would Turn Straight. Today I Spotted This On Her Car
Its the Human Rights Campaign symbol. Check it out⊠hrc.org
Load More Replies...This is needed now in wake of a terrorist attack in a gay bar in Oslo. Yes I said it. TERRORIST ATTACK! It's an attack on love and acceptance and people keep coming up with excuses for these murderers. NO! They are terrorists full stop and should spend the rest of their lives in jail!
A terrorist who was welcomed into that country at the age of 12 to build a happy life, and this is how he repays that, if you don't like the way we live then f**k off to somewhere that has barbaric rules. Disgusting scumbag.
Load More Replies...First, grandparents are truly national treasures. Second, the pieces where we're told the parents 'finally' accepted their children for who they really are in this world, just made me tear up. Lastly, parents are pretty damn funny. Bless all of you!
According to some very scary stories out of SCOTUS, LGBTQ+ rights may be next on the chopping block.
The GOP platform in Texas is already promoting conversion camps and conversion "therapy" for gay and trans kids. SCOTUS just officially killed Roe V. Wade, and you'd better believe the Republicans are coming for LGBTQ next.
Load More Replies...I was born in 1979, by the age of 3 I knew I was different, I knew I preferred girls, I crushed on the girls on TV even crushed on the teen girl next door. My mother grew up in a VERY religious home being gay was the worst thing anyone could do or be. She still doesn't know about me and never will. I've spent all my life hiding (in every sense of the word possible) from her. I was adopted in 1979 by her, can someone new adopt me now? I come with a WONDERFUL Grandson, as well.
I'm still a child, but you are welcome in my family! I'm a biromantic, even tho my parents don't know yet, they still support LGBTQ!
Load More Replies...i wish I had something witty or super wholesome to say, but all i can say is… love wins!!! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️❤️
It's sad that so many of these people only accept LGBTQ when it directly happens to their families, but they DO come around. A lot don't. I'm glad that they finally see they were wrong though.
This is lovely, when my cousin came out at 17 my old Italian nonna was very supportive but not so clued up about gay dudes, she went out and bought him a gardening magazine, a dvd of Moulin Rouge and a bottle of pink rose wine. Bless her it was hilarious and awesome. She had clearly gone around the supermarket and found what she thought were the "gayest" things in the shop.
Lol, the gardening magazine! I could imagine grandmas here getting a Bunnings (hardware store voucher) if they had a lesbian granddaughter.
Load More Replies...This is needed now in wake of a terrorist attack in a gay bar in Oslo. Yes I said it. TERRORIST ATTACK! It's an attack on love and acceptance and people keep coming up with excuses for these murderers. NO! They are terrorists full stop and should spend the rest of their lives in jail!
A terrorist who was welcomed into that country at the age of 12 to build a happy life, and this is how he repays that, if you don't like the way we live then f**k off to somewhere that has barbaric rules. Disgusting scumbag.
Load More Replies...First, grandparents are truly national treasures. Second, the pieces where we're told the parents 'finally' accepted their children for who they really are in this world, just made me tear up. Lastly, parents are pretty damn funny. Bless all of you!
According to some very scary stories out of SCOTUS, LGBTQ+ rights may be next on the chopping block.
The GOP platform in Texas is already promoting conversion camps and conversion "therapy" for gay and trans kids. SCOTUS just officially killed Roe V. Wade, and you'd better believe the Republicans are coming for LGBTQ next.
Load More Replies...I was born in 1979, by the age of 3 I knew I was different, I knew I preferred girls, I crushed on the girls on TV even crushed on the teen girl next door. My mother grew up in a VERY religious home being gay was the worst thing anyone could do or be. She still doesn't know about me and never will. I've spent all my life hiding (in every sense of the word possible) from her. I was adopted in 1979 by her, can someone new adopt me now? I come with a WONDERFUL Grandson, as well.
I'm still a child, but you are welcome in my family! I'm a biromantic, even tho my parents don't know yet, they still support LGBTQ!
Load More Replies...i wish I had something witty or super wholesome to say, but all i can say is… love wins!!! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️❤️
It's sad that so many of these people only accept LGBTQ when it directly happens to their families, but they DO come around. A lot don't. I'm glad that they finally see they were wrong though.
This is lovely, when my cousin came out at 17 my old Italian nonna was very supportive but not so clued up about gay dudes, she went out and bought him a gardening magazine, a dvd of Moulin Rouge and a bottle of pink rose wine. Bless her it was hilarious and awesome. She had clearly gone around the supermarket and found what she thought were the "gayest" things in the shop.
Lol, the gardening magazine! I could imagine grandmas here getting a Bunnings (hardware store voucher) if they had a lesbian granddaughter.
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