June 2022 is LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Help raise awareness for LGBTQ+ Kids

Nicole Dake
Modern Women
Published in
5 min readJun 2, 2022

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It is time to raise awareness to help gay children.

June 2022 is Gay Pride Month. As the mom of LGBTQ+ teens, this is an issue that is close to my heart.

Especially with all the negative things going on in the press right now for the LGBTQ+ kids right now, your child may be struggling. Showing your pride as a parent can help your kids to feel loved and accepted for who they are.

In the aftermath of the removal of rights for trans kids in Texas, and the Don’t Say Gay law in Florida, getting involved in Pride Month Activities is more important than ever this year. We need to be sure that we are protecting our kids’ rights.

Since there have been so many hurtful messages in the media regarding the LGBTQ+ community, your child may be feeling especially threatened right now, or be facing bullying. It is important to check in regularly about their mental health.

Pride Celebrations, Education and Advocacy

During Pride month, many of us are familiar with Pride parades and festivals in our local communities. Attending one of these events with your child or teen can be a great opportunity to connect, and to show them that you care about being part of their…

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