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family
family relationships
Family relationships can sometimes be complicated for queer and trans youth.
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factors related to family support & acceptance
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coming out (link to coming out page)
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talking about sex & relationships with family
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family culture, religion, etc.
parents
Parents are often the closest adults we have in our lives as young people. But the relationship between a parent and child is often challenging, especially if you are a young queer or trans person.
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parent acceptance
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how to talk to parents about queer & trans topics, sex, relationships
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​what to do if your parents aren't accepting
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link to resources for parents
siblings
Our siblings can be our best friends, but they can also be annoying!
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coming out (link to coming out page)
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talking about sex & relationships with siblings
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conflict and closeness with siblings
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queer/trans siblings
grandparents
If you thought talking to your parents about your identity and relationships was hard, wait until you get to your grandparents.
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grandparent acceptance factors
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how to talk to grandparents about queer & trans topics, sex, relationships
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​what to do if your grandparents aren't accepting
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parents/siblings as allies for whole family​
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grief & losing grandparents, especially when/if relationship is complicated
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link to resources for grandparents
extended family
Some of us have other family relationships that are very present in our lives. Maybe you have an aunt who lives down the street, a cousin you talk to every day, or a stepbrother you see every weekend when you're staying with your dad.
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coming out (link to coming out page)
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tips for family gatherings
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who are your allies in the family?
adopted & foster families
For those of us who don't live with our birth families, there are additional factors to consider when it comes to family relationships.
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resources for adopted kids
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resources for people in foster care
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resources for guardians