We have a junior listener that just came out as pansexual and now her parents are trying everything to make her "straight." What can she do to manage the sadness that she's dealing with? It’s Free Therapy Thursday, and we have licensed therapist Andrea Burkly from the "Honest Women" podcast on to give some therapeutic advice to our listener.
If you find yourself in the same boat as our listener, here are some resources for you - YOU ARE NOT ALONE. There is a TON of support out there, including organizations set up specifically to help you through this time. You have a community out there who is ready to take you in with open arms and accept you as you are.
Check out The Trevor Project. You can find find support, including counselors and crisis support - plus resources on the website. OR you can text START to 678-678.
Also, check out this article - "Mental Health Challenges of LGBTQ+ Kids," this book: When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodro, and try practicing these mindful self-compassion exercises.
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