Parents, This Is The Quiet Hope That Destroys Trust: When Therapy Becomes Correction

Parents, This Is The Quiet Hope That Destroys Trust: When Therapy Becomes Correction

16:57 Mar 27, 2026
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Are you an overwhelmed mom of an LGBTQ+ teen who's feeling lost trying to navigate the coming out process, and wants to let go of shame and embarrassment, as well as build a deeper connection of trust within yourself and your teen? Click here to learn how to work with me 1-1.Are you trying to do the right thing for your LGBTQ child by finding them a therapist, but quietly hoping that someone will help them realize this “isn’t who they really are?”In this episode, I gently unpack the fix reflex, the well-intentioned but deeply damaging pattern of using therapy as a tool for correction instead of support. If you’ve been scheduling appointments, switching therapists, and asking careful questions while a quiet hope hums underneath it all, this episode will help you see what your child already feels as well as what it’s costing your relationship.Learn why the instinct to "fix" your child's identity quietly erodes the trust you're trying so hard to protectDiscover what your child actually hears when help comes with a hidden agenda and why they stop letting you inGet access to a free intro coaching call where we unpack the fear underneath the fix reflex and begin building real connectionIf you're ready to stop letting fear drive your decisions and start showing up as the safe place your child needs you to be, press play now and let the shift begin.Hi, I’m Heather Hester, and I’m so glad you’re here!Are you ready to take action? Let's connect and create a personalized plan!Stay informed - receive my newsletter 2x/monthInvite me to speak at your workshop or eventRead my book, Parenting with Pride. Share More Human. More Kind. Please subscribe, rate, and review!Connect heather@heatherhester.net
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