Promoting Acceptance: An Allyship Guide for 2024

Just Breathe: Parenting Your LGBTQ Teen - A podcast by Heather Hester - Tuesdays

Let's kick off 2024 by committing to be better allies to the LGBTQ+ community. Guaranteeing an enriching conversation, I will delve into what it means to be an ally and how we can actively show our solidarity. I share personal narratives and discuss strategies for asserting your truth and creating safe, inclusive spaces. Educate yourself about LGBTQ+ issues, challenge biases, and amplifyqueer voices. By exploring literature, watching relevant films, or simply engaging in meaningful conversations, we can broaden our understanding and contribute to a more inclusive society. Addressing intersectionality within the community, I shed light on the significance of solidarity, advocating for rights, and promoting representation in media. Learn how to be part of the change, from using inclusive language and providing financial support to celebrating queer stories and achievements. We, as allies, have a crucial role in challenging discrimination in ways that the LGBTQ+ community cannot. Consider this episode your call to action. Let's recommit ourselves to true allyship and work towards a society that champions acceptance and equality, standing strong for those who need us the most. This 2024, let equality and acceptance be our resolution!Connect with Heather:The Perfect Holiday Gift! Give a copy of Heather's new book, Parenting with Pride. Get Your *free* Holiday Survival GuideAccess the course, Learning to Parent with Pride!Work with Heather one-on-one or bring her into your organization to speak or run a workshop!Please subscribe to, rate, and review Just Breathe. And, as always, please share with anyone who needs to know they are not alone!YouTubeTikTokEmail: [email protected]