EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 1H 16M
Your Queer Child's Coming Out Moment...Don't Get This Wrong!
from Proud to Lead · host Shawn Quintero
Most parents don't know what to say when their child comes out and the silence, deflection, or wrong words can cause lasting damage.In this episode, Dr. Lulu, pediatrician, life coach, and TEDx speaker, breaks down exactly what to say, what not to say, and how to create a home where your queer child feels safe enough to let you in.Dr. Lulu shares her A-B-C-D-E-F framework for affirming your LGBTQ+ child, why studies show kids wait up to 14 years to tell their parents, and why acceptance and affirmation are not the same thing.What you'll learn:🏳️🌈 The difference between "coming out" and "inviting in" — and why it changes everything🏳️🌈 The three things your child needs before they come out🏳️🌈 What to say in the moment your child tells you they're queer🏳️🌈 Why silence in your home is never neutral🏳️🌈 How colonization shaped anti-LGBTQ+ attitudes in African and religious communitiesLearn more about Dr. Lulu:https://drluluspridecorner.com/Connect with Dr. Lulu:Instagram: @CoachUdakuLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drluluFollow us on Instagram: @ProudToLeadPodcast Subscribe to the channel: @ProudtoLead
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Most parents don't know what to say when their child comes out and the silence, deflection, or wrong words can cause lasting damage.In this episode, Dr. Lulu, pediatrician, life coach, and TEDx speaker, breaks down exactly what to say, what not to say, and how to create a home where your queer child feels safe enough to let you in.Dr. Lulu shares her A-B-C-D-E-F framework for affirming your LGBTQ+ child, why studies show kids wait up to 14 years to tell their parents, and why acceptance and affirmation are not the same thing.What you'll learn:🏳️🌈 The difference between "coming out" and "inviting in" — and why it changes everything🏳️🌈 The three things your child needs before they come out🏳️🌈 What to say in the moment your child tells you they're queer🏳️🌈 Why silence in your home is never neutral🏳️🌈 How colonization shaped anti-LGBTQ+ attitudes in African and religious communitiesLearn more about Dr. Lulu:https://drluluspridecorner.com/Connect with Dr. Lulu:Instagram: @CoachUdakuLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drluluFollow us on Instagram: @ProudToLeadPodcast Subscribe to the channel: @ProudtoLead
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