Out! and Into Open Arms

Ep 8: Before You Go: Words of Wisdom, Hope, and Optimism

In the final episode, we want to leave you with words of wisdom, hope, and optimism as you embark on your own adventure of supporting youth who are coming out. Stick around until the end of the episode for a surprise! To learn more, please visit NH Outright [https://www.nhoutright.org/], especially the page for Out! and Into Open Arms [https://www.nhoutright.org/oioa], and the additional resources [https://www.nhoutright.org/oioa#oaioaresources] section. For crisis support, please consider the Trevor Project. You can access their 24x7 text line, chat line, and phone line here [https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/], or by calling 1-866-488-7386, or by texting START to 678-678.

Ep 7: Pronouns and Bathrooms and Health Care, Oh My!

In this episode, we hear from families and talk about navigating unique challenges like being misgendered, dealing with the binary bathroom problem, and accessing inclusive healthcare. To learn more, please visit NH Outright [https://www.nhoutright.org/], especially the page for Out! and Into Open Arms [https://www.nhoutright.org/oioa], and the additional resources [https://www.nhoutright.org/oioa#oaioaresources] section. For crisis support, please consider the Trevor Project. You can access their 24x7 text line, chat line, and phone line here [https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/], or by calling 1-866-488-7386, or by texting START to 678-678.

Ep 6: Coming Out at School, to Friends, and to Others

In this episode, we talk about how parents can support youth as they navigate social challenges, and hear from the families on topics like: how and when to tell the school, how to handle peer rejection or bullying, how to find your path in the world of sports, and how to share your kid’s identity with others. To learn more, please visit NH Outright [https://www.nhoutright.org/], especially the page for Out! and Into Open Arms [https://www.nhoutright.org/oioa], and the additional resources [https://www.nhoutright.org/oioa#oaioaresources] section. For crisis support, please consider the Trevor Project. You can access their 24x7 text line, chat line, and phone line here [https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/], or by calling 1-866-488-7386, or by texting START to 678-678.

Ep 5: The Power of Community

In this episode, we talk about the power of community. All four families share how  leaning on the LGBTQ+ community has helped them and their child be more resilient in the face of adversity.  To learn more, please visit NH Outright [https://www.nhoutright.org/], especially the page for Out! and Into Open Arms [https://www.nhoutright.org/oioa], and the additional resources [https://www.nhoutright.org/oioa#oaioaresources] section. For crisis support, please consider the Trevor Project. You can access their 24x7 text line, chat line, and phone line here [https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/], or by calling 1-866-488-7386, or by texting START to 678-678.

Ep 4: Peter's Story

Peter (he/him), an aspiring young actor, and his parent, Mary (she/her), share his experience of coming out, including fearing rejection, sense of belonging, and navigating conflict with unaccepting family members. To learn more, please visit NH Outright [https://www.nhoutright.org/], especially the page for Out! and Into Open Arms [https://www.nhoutright.org/oioa], and the additional resources [https://www.nhoutright.org/oioa#oaioaresources] section. For crisis support, please consider the Trevor Project. You can access their 24x7 text line, chat line, and phone line here [https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/], or by calling 1-866-488-7386, or by texting START to 678-678.