Can Grief Make A Child Gay – The Ties Between Loss and Truth

We welcome Heather Hester — LGBTQ+ advocate, coach, author of Parenting with Pride, and host of More Human. More Kind. Together, they explore the intersection of grief, identity, parenting, and unconditional love, offering hope and understanding for families navigating similar journeys. In this episode I open up about my own experience supporting my child, Max, who came out as transgender after the loss of their father. Dive in as Heather offers compassionate insights into how grief and identity transformation often intertwine, what parents can do to support their LGBTQ+ children, and how to move from fear to fierce, informed love with clarity and courage. Listeners will gain heartfelt lessons on: The connection between grief and self-discovery How parents can embrace change with empathy and openness Creating safe spaces for authentic expression and healing Letting go of expectations and finding peace in the unknown This episode is a must-listen for parents, allies, and anyone seeking to better understand the evolving landscape of identity, grief, and love. Heather and Susan remind us that kindness and belonging aren't just emotions — they're practices that can transform pain into connection and compassion. Episode Highlights grief and identity parenting LGBTQ+ children grief and gender identity trans youth support parenting through grief Heather Hester podcast More Human More Kind Parenting with Pride book grief podcast 2025 LGBTQ+ parenting emotional healing after loss supporting transgender child grief and transformation self-compassion and acceptance Know Heather Hester LinkedIn Heather Hester  Website Did you enjoy today's episode? Welcome to New Ways Barre. We are so glad you are here. Get ready to transform your body, mind and life. At New Ways Barre, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive community where individuals can achieve holistic well-being. Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email  susan@tendrilsofgrief.com Don't forget to visit Tendrils Of Grief  website and join for upcoming Webinars, Podcasts Updates and Group Coaching. Get involve and share your thoughts and experiences in our online community Tendrils of Grief-Survivor of Loss To subscribe and review use one links of the links below  Amazon Apple Spotify Audacy Deezer Podcast Addict Pandora Rephonic Tune In  Connect with me Instagram: @Sue_ways Facebook:@ susan.ways Email @susan@tendrilsofgrief.com  Let me hear your thoughts!