To parents who find a child's disclosure about sexual or gender identity challenging, I always urge what I'd call "moderated" honesty. If you can't say "I love you," then say something like, "I'm going to need some time to digest this news." Buy time this way. And then think.
Steven PetrowAs for LGBTQ people supporting Donald Trump (or other Republicans), I do understand that some of them value his stances on immigration, climate change (I should say "the war on coal"), and the economy over those of equality, fairness, and justice.
Steven PetrowWhat really surprised me was that more than half of all deaths by gunshot are suicides, more than 20,000 a year, about 58 a day.
Steven PetrowI think identity issues have their place in the workplace, less so personal behaviors.
Steven Petrow