Nickelodeon superstar JoJo Siwa s coming out is a huge deal for LGBTQ+ kids and their parents
Nickelodeon superstar JoJo Siwa s coming out is a huge deal for LGBTQ+ kids and their parents
Palmer Haasch,Canela LópezJan 27, 2021, 21:52 IST
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Teen idol JoJo Siwa came out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community in mid-January.
Her coming out marks significant progress in LGBTQ+ representation, particularly in the world of kids entertainment.
Queer therapists and media experts said that Siwa s coming out could have a positive impact on kids and parents.
In mid-January, JoJo Siwa - one of the world s biggest pop stars, with a sparkling, rainbow empire to prove it - came out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, posting severalvideos previewing the moment before making a definitive announcement.
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4 ways to support your partner when they are questioning their gender identity
Canela LópezDec 15, 2020, 05:03 IST
A transfeminine non binary person and transmasculine gender nonconforming person look at each other on a couchThe Gender Spectrum Collection
Coming out as trans can be difficult under any circumstances, especially if you don t know how your significant other may react.
Jor-El Caraballo, therapist and co-founder of Viva Wellness in New York City, told Insider four ways people can support their partner if they are questioning their gender identity.
First, ask them what they need to feel supported.
In addition to listening to their needs, it s essential to understand your own feelings about their gender exploration to adequately support them.
Insider spoke to therapists about subtle signs a relationship could be abusive. If a relationship starts very quickly and intensely, filled with gifts, trips,