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Out! and Into Open Arms

Out! and Into Open Arms

Written by: NH Outright
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When a young person comes out as LGBTQ+, especially as transgender or nonbinary, parents, caregivers, and other adults in their life may find themselves navigating personal emotions, interpersonal challenges, and societal barriers while learning how to best offer support.

Out! and Into Open Arms, from NH Outright, is here to guide parents and others who care about LGBTQ+ youth through that journey. Every child’s coming out story is unique, and this series helps caring adults learn to lead with love, embrace the process, and feel confident in supporting a young person through this next chapter of life.

Hosts Jess Goff and Mark Belanger sit down with four families of LGBTQ+ youth to share real stories, insights, and guidance on how to walk alongside a child exploring their identity, and how to show up as the supportive caregiver that they need.

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  • Ep 8: Before You Go: Words of Wisdom, Hope, and Optimism
    Sep 10 2025

    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, especially the page for Out! and Into Open Arms, and the additional resources section. For crisis support, please consider the Trevor Project. You can access their 24x7 text line, chat line, and phone line here, or by calling 1-866-488-7386, or by texting START to 678-678.

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    15 mins
  • Ep 7: Pronouns and Bathrooms and Health Care, Oh My!
    Sep 10 2025

    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, especially the page for Out! and Into Open Arms, and the additional resources section. For crisis support, please consider the Trevor Project. You can access their 24x7 text line, chat line, and phone line here, or by calling 1-866-488-7386, or by texting START to 678-678.

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    25 mins
  • Ep 6: Coming Out at School, to Friends, and to Others
    Sep 10 2025

    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, especially the page for Out! and Into Open Arms, and the additional resources section. For crisis support, please consider the Trevor Project. You can access their 24x7 text line, chat line, and phone line here, or by calling 1-866-488-7386, or by texting START to 678-678.

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    27 mins
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