Nov 3, 2020
Throughout this episode, I came from a place of learning - and Elena kindly fielded my clunky questions with kindness and compassion.
We dived right in, discussing the dangers of conversion therapy
(there is a 57% suicide rate with this treatment); and how this
comes from wanting the ‘best for our kids’ whilst parenting from
fear.
75% of women (yes - us Mums) have had a negative experience in
sexuality and as a result, we are parenting from a place of deep
protection and trauma.
“When fear leads the show, that's when we make decisions that are regrettable.”
LGBTQ is the only marginalized communities who are not born into families who are of the same marginalized communities. The parents do not ‘get it’ and as a result need to be intentional in getting a greater understanding.
Elena suggests how parents might field these conversations; and how
with greater understanding and knowledge - we will be best serving
ourselves and future generations by parenting and grand-parenting
better in the future.
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Elena Joy Thurston is an inspirational speaker and founder of the Pride and Joy Foundation.
She grew up in a turbulent home, joined a conservative church as
a teenager, put herself through college, married and birthed 4
beautiful children, and then....
Life 2.0 brought a divorce, leaving/getting kicked out of her
church, a beautiful love story, and a successful new career!
Her viral TEDx talk regarding her experience with Conversion Therapy has paved the way for speaking engagements around the country.
📍https://youtu.be/rIhPZMC4UEg
Audiences have included ABC, CBS, and Fox news stations, the First
Event in Boston, the Seacoast Wellness Series in New Hampshire, the
THRIVE conference in Utah, as well as multiple prints and online
media and podcasts.
The Pride and Joy Foundation is dedicated to building
self-awareness and safety in LGBTQ families and their
allies.
📍 www.prideandjoyfoundation.com
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* Three Questions to Ask Your Uncommunicative Child :
All too often parents say to me :
“My child won’t speak to me”
or
“I know something’s not quite right - but they won’t tell me what’s
wrong.”
Well, I have a resource for you.
Download this FREE Resource :
📍www.caigraham.com/threequestions
It will help you reconnect with your child quickly and easily; and in a way that will not drive them to their bedroom to avoid you!
* Breathing Through BIG Emotions :
If you or your child are struggling with your emotions at the minute - then I have a great online course that introduces you to 7 different breathing exercises that can get you out of many sticky situations :
📍www.caigraham.com/breathe
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* If you need to get in touch - Please email me at toolbox@caigraham.com
Music Credits : MBB : https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial/happy