Coming out to your parents: a perspective from a mother and a daughter

Children coming out to parents about being gay isn’t always an easy thing. Even if the child’s home is an open and accepting space- it can be incredibly difficult.

Our very special guest is my 18-year-old daughter Nyla. She will be sharing her experience with you on how it was for her to come out to us, her parents, as well as to other family members and friends. She also shares her journey from her first awareness, to now that she’s living with her girlfriend.

If you are a parent, Nyla also shares her thoughts on how to approach talking to children about the topic. It’s a super informative episode that will touch and open your minds and hearts.

Episode Highlights

Nyla shares her thoughts about the importance of talking about coming out, especially with parents.
Looking back at how and when she realized she was gay.
Coming out to her parents.
Shannon’s genuine reaction in the moment that her daughter came out to her.
What parents should and should not say to their children when coming out.
The reason behind not coming out to her biological father.
Why they haven’t come out to some family members yet.
Feedback she has gotten in the military community about being gay.
Her thoughts on how parents approach talking to their gay children.
Her recommendation for young people like her on coming out.
Resources and mentors Nyla leaned on.
How people accepted them in the states they lived in.
Nyla shares how it feels to be an independent adult.

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About the show:

Welcome to the Happy Hour Podcast! I’m Shannon Jamail, the host of this show, along with my friends Stefanie and Angie. I’m a therapist turned performance coach and an author. Here in Happy Hour, we talk about life, relationships, business and other stuff with the intention to help each other connect, grow and thrive.

About Stefanie – She is a yoga instructor and brings a passionate healing touch to all that she does. She’s also a certified birth and postpartum doula and a nurse. She lives in Newport Beach California with her husband and two beautiful kiddos.

About Angie – She is an incredible lawyer that brings her determined and feisty attitude to everything she does. She’s the momma of two cute-as-hell dogs and an adorable cranky cat. She lives in Savannah Georgia with her fiancé. She’s also starting her training as a yoga teacher.

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