{"id":5164,"date":"2023-04-18T20:05:27","date_gmt":"2023-04-18T18:05:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lori.hr\/?page_id=5164"},"modified":"2023-06-02T16:14:30","modified_gmt":"2023-06-02T14:14:30","slug":"za-roditelje-i-obitelj","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lori.hr\/en\/za-roditelje-i-obitelj\/","title":{"rendered":"Parents and families"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Coming out is a process in which LGBTIQ+ persons become aware of, accept and share with other people their sexual orientation and\/or gender identity. The coming out process is often very complex and requires overcoming many challenges both for the LGBTIQ+ person and for the people in its environment. For the family, the coming out of a child can trigger overwhelming thoughts and emotions, which are sometimes hard to cope with. Reactions may vary \u2013 some parents may experience shock and surprise, or even confusion, while others have somehow already guessed this and feel pleased that their child has found the courage and strength to confide in them. It is not unusual for parents to experience incomprehension, feelings of guilt, shame and loss, to question themselves, to fear for the future of their children and so on. All emotions that you feel are natural and it takes time to gradually accept them. You can feel these emotions even if you personally do not have problems accepting LGBTIQ+ people as a result of the influence of the society we have grown up and live in, which is still not accepting of LGBTIQ+ people.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Be gentle to yourself, remember that you are not alone and seek additional support if you need it. There are many organisations and resources that provide support and information about LGBTIQ+ topics.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The way parents and other family members react to coming out is extremely important for young LGBTIQ+ persons. If your child comes out to you, be aware that in that moment they are expressing their authentic self and are being honest with themselves and with you. Try to remember that they are the same person that you loved unconditionally just a few minutes ago and be aware of the trust that has been put in you. As difficult (or as easy) as it is for you to hear this, know that the decision to tell you was probably not easy or simple for your child, and that such a decision is often accompanied by intense and complex emotions and fear of negative consequences.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Research into the experiences and needs of LGBTIQ youth in Croatia<\/a> (2022.)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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