By Tru Saint James |


Have you ever wanted to tap into the insight and life experience of a drag queen? Now is your chance! Ask Ocean Shores resident Tru Saint James her insight into your love life, personal conundrums, business challenges, family dynamics and much more. Tru is like Dear Abby with a faster wit and sharper tongue.

Tru Saint James would love to hear from you. She can be reached by email:
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Dear Tru,

My son came out of the closet (he just turned 16), and I would like your advice on how I can support him and make him feel comfortable with his decision to tell our family. I don’t feel like I am entirely equipped to deal with all of this, and I don’t want to make any crucial errors.

  Signed Pride Mom

Dear Pride Mom,

Well, sweetie, let me congratulate you on your newbie gay son. I also want to celebrate you for being an open and supportive parent!

Many newly out LGBTQIA+ kids don’t have that courtesy, and some are thrown out to the wolves in today’s streets. Your son is so lucky to have you. I would suggest deep breathing and finding youth LGBTQIA+ groups in your area. Depending on where you live, PFLAG chapters are a great resource, and you get to meet other parents who are in the same space or have been in the same space. This could really be beneficial. They also offer opportunities for your “baby-gay” to meet other queer youth and help establish a sound support system. If there are no PFLAG chapters in your area, look around for other queer groups, pride groups, etc. I am sure you can find something to offer you the support you need!

I know you are worried about “getting it right”, but the plain fact you have accepted your child is twenty steps above what some other kids get, and the face your son knows you love and support them is an excellent foundation for your son’s journey.

Bravo Pride Mom! Bravo

Yours,

Tru


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