Episode
The Six Stages Every Parent Goes Through When Their Kid Comes Out
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- Sep 8, 2026
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Your teen isn't the only one going through a coming out process. You are too, and most parents skip past their own. From shock to true acceptance, there are six distinct stages parents move through after a child comes out. Naming them makes the hardest parts- the guilt, the denial, the shame- survivable instead of silent. In this episode, you'll learn how to: Recognize which of the six stages you're in right now, from shock through true acceptance Work through guilt and shame without carrying them for years Move toward genuine acceptance instead of just tolerance Press play to find out where you are in your own coming out process — and how to keep moving forward. Hi, I’m Heather Hester , and I’m so glad you’re here! Feeling uncertain or overwhelmed? Download my free guide to take you from Panic to Plan. Stay informed - visit my website Join the Conversation on Substack Read my book, Parenting with Pride . Share More Human. More Kind. Invite me to speak at your workshop or event Watch on YouTube Listen to *NEW* episodes every Tuesday and Friday! This is a place to feel messy while you're figuring it out. At the heart of my work is a deep commitment to compassion, authenticity, and transformative allyship , especially for those navigating the complexities of parenting LGBTQ kids . Through this podcast, speaking, my writing, and the spaces I create, I help people unlearn bias, embrace their full humanity, and grow their capacity for courageous connection. For parents, allies , and those pioneering a way to lead with love and kindness, I’m here with true, messy, and heartwarming stories, real tools, and grounding support to help you move from fear to fierce, informed action. Whether you’re listening in, working with me directly, or quietly taking it all in, I see you. And…