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You Are on a Journey Too
As parents and family members of an individual who experiences same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria, you may feel like you've been thrust into unfamiliar territory. You have. Your journey has begun as well. We're here to support you.
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Explore North Star Resources
Resources for parents and family of individuals who experience same-sex attraction, gender identity questions, gender incongruence, or gender dysphoria, or who identify as transgender.
North Star has gathered a library of resources for parents and family members, and we continue to add more.
Voices from Our Community
Find inspiration and encouragement from the personal experiences of parents and family members in the North Star community.
Official Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Resources
How can you help a family member or friend who experiences same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria? The perfect example of balancing unconditional love and keeping God's commandments was our Savior Jesus Christ. Use the links below to access resources for parents, family members, friends, and allies from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- Church resources for parents and family members
- Resources specific to gender dysphoria
- Articles published by The Church of Jesus Christ (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some frequently asked questions from parents and family members. If you have additional questions, comments, or concerns, join our Parents and Family of LGBT or Parents and Family of Transgender groups through our online communities, or email contact@northstarsaints.org.
What do the letters LGBTQ mean?
If you are not familiar with the meanings behind LGBTQ, here are some definitions. Many people use other terms they find more comfortable, or no terms at all. Some move from one term to another as they learn more about themselves.
- L: Lesbian is a woman who is primarily attracted to other women.
- G: Gay refers to men who are attracted to men, but many women use this term as well. It can be a general term meaning anyone attracted to their own gender. If someone identifies as gay, it does not necessarily mean they are in a same-sex relationship; they may just use it to describe their orientation, not their behavior.
- B: Bisexual people find themselves attracted to both men and women. This is usually a consistent pattern in their lives, not a single episode of same- or opposite-sex attraction.
- T: Transgender describes a person whose sense of personal identity and gender does not correspond with their sex at birth.
- Q: Queer is becoming more common, and can refer to sexual orientation, gender identity, both, or neither. It is an umbrella term that covers many different situations.