275: ENCORE: How Do I Support My LGBTQ+ Daughter?

275: ENCORE: How Do I Support My LGBTQ+ Daughter?

From Ask Lisa: Untangling Family Life by Dr. Lisa Damour

June 9, 2026 · 31 min

About this episode

Dr. Lisa Damour provides guidance for parents on how to support their LGBTQ+ children during critical conversations about identity.

If your child has just come out to you — or you sense they might be questioning their gender identity — you may be wondering what to say, what to do, and how to get this right. This episode is here to help. Dr. Lisa Damour walks parents through one of the most important conversations of adolescence: how to respond when your tween or teen comes out as gay, lesbian, or bi, or expresses a non-traditional gender identity. From what to say in that first moment, to navigating sleepovers, sex, family disclosure, and community attitudes, this episode gives you a clear, compassionate roadmap so you don't have to guess your way through it. 💡 YOU'LL LEARN: - Why your first response matters so much, and the exact words that protect your relationship and your child's trust - How to handle the complicated question of whether to tell your other parent or keep your child's confidence - How to set sleepover and dating boundaries that are fair, consistent, and built on trust, regardless of your child's sexual orientation or gender identity - What to do if your initial reaction missed the mark (and how to repair it) - How to support your LGBTQ+ child even if your community isn't fully accepting…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Lisa Damour

Topics covered

  • LGBTQ+ support
  • parenting
  • gender identity
  • adolescence
  • communication
  • trust

Keywords

  • LGBTQ+
  • parenting
  • gender identity
  • coming out
  • trust
  • communication
  • adolescence

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