Heather's husband, Steve, was so blown away by Connor's three episodes that he suggested a recap episode to highlight the emotional journey and lessons learned from their perspective. They both also thought it would be great for all of the resources mentioned to live in one place.Heather shares:An in-depth look at specific moments during their journeyWhich decisions were fantastic and which were underwhelming at bestSpecific takeaways and thoughts to ponderA look into her soul the soul of her familyResources, resources, resources!!!Need help finding a therapist for your child or yourself? THIS is a great place to start!Support groups for you and your child:PFLAGFreed HeartsThe Trevor ProjectNational Council on Family RelationsColageEducation - this is a sample - go to my website for MUCH more!GLSENGSA NetworkThe Family Acceptance ProjectAdvocates for LGBTQ YouthUnderstanding Mental Health and Substance Use Specific to your LGBTQ childMental Health - HERE and HERESubstance Use and Abuse - HERE and HEREHow to find an Educational Consultant - HERE Newport AcademyWant to start a gratitude practice - THIS article and THIS book have valuable guidanceMy favorite meditation teacher and websiteOn making mistakes - This article and this Brene Brown YouTube...
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Do you have a child, teen, or young adult who is lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or any other beautiful sexual orientation or gender identity? Do you feel alone in your effort to support them on their journey or navigate your own? Heather Hester from Chrysalis Mama is here to transform the conversation around loving, raising, and empowering an LGBTQIA+ teenager as well as being a supportive ally to all LGBTQIA+ people. Since 2017, when her son embraced his sexual orientation as a young gay man, Heather and her family have felt every emotion, and have experienced dozens of situations ranging from heartwarming and humorous to terrifyingly life-threatening. She and her husband initially felt alone and overwhelmed, moving her to want to support others traveling a similar path. She discusses taboo topics and works to erase stigmas surrounding the coming out process and parenting an LGBTQIA+ teen. Heather's shows are both interview and solo offering a wide range of fascinating guests as well as her own episodes where she shares wisdom, stories, and strategies. Sitting in the top 2% of all podcasts, Just Breathe is relatable, educational, and warm. Heather's approach is based on four pillars - to Embrace, Educate, Empower, and Love - and most of all, to reinforce to all LGBTQ people, their families, and their allies that they are not alone!