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For years, I thought I had to forgive my mother's toxic parenting. Then I had a daughter. I learned that breaking generational trauma isn't about forgiveness; it's about having the courage to protect your child, even if it means standing up to your own family. This was the fight for my daughter's right to be herself.

Breaking Generational Trauma: Protecting My Child From My Mother It started with "boyish" toys and ended with a painful choice. This is my story of setting boundaries with a toxic mother to stop the cycle of trauma and protect my daughter's freedom.

Welcoming policies, practices, and culture are all factors that should be considered when trying to find an inclusive and welcoming long-term care facility for LGBTQ+ elders. Learn how to properly screen facilities for these and other factors in a resource created by HRC Foundation and SAGE: https://www.sageusa.org/resource-posts/a-guide-to-finding-an-lgbtq-inclusive-long-term-care-community/