DAY 2
MORE HUMAN MOMENTS FOR THE MOST WONDERFUL (AND MOST COMPLICATED!) TIME OF THE YEAR!
12 Tiny Rebellions Against Holiday Chaos!
The holidays are magical, but they’re also messy, especially when you're parenting or supporting an LGBTQ+ child. Old family patterns, loaded conversations, and invisible emotional labor can leave you feeling like you’re managing landmines while trying to spread cheer.
In today’s holiday capsule episode Heather shares why boundaries aren't just allowed, they’re essential. If you're already feeling that lump-in-your-throat stress before the next family gathering, this moment is for you.
You’ll learn:
- Why LGBTQ+ families face unique pressures during the holidays
- A shame-free, simple way to script your boundaries in advance
- A calming, 60-second visualization ritual to help you hold your ground with grace
- Plus: the reminder you didn’t know you needed: being kind doesn’t mean accommodating harm.
✔️ Grab your journal and reflect: What boundary protects my peace the most in this situation?
✔️ Practice your personalized boundary script before your next family event
Click PLAY to listen now - and - Tomorrow’s capsule (Day 3) explores a deeply felt topic: loneliness in the middle of togetherness. You won’t want to miss it!
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More Human. More Kind. formerly Just Breathe: Parenting Your LGBTQ Teen is a safe and supportive podcast in a heartfelt and empowering space where a mom and advocate offers practical guidance and education to parents and allies, fostering empathy, kindness, love, and strong boundaries while supporting LGBTQ teens and the diverse LGBTQ community—including gay, lesiban, bisexual, trans, transgender, and queer individuals—through conversations about mental health, grief, gender identity, sexual orientation, human rights, social justice, parenting, parent support, and meaningful LGBTQ allyship and allyship in action.
