Naz & Matt Foundation @nazandmatt.bsky.social · 12/01/2026In many religious families, coming out happens many, many times. For some queer children, one parent may feel safe enough to feel vulnerable with, while the other must remain in the dark. 300
Naz & Matt Foundation @nazandmatt.bsky.social · 12/01/2026The parent who knows often carries their own weight too: wanting to protect their child and fearing conflict, especially in deeply intwined family systems or in cultures where honour and reputation are paramount. However, if you are a parent, know this: your reaction can either heal or wound. 020
Naz & Matt Foundation @nazandmatt.bsky.social · 12/01/2026Instead of safety, comfort or confirmation, there is secrecy. Now the truth is something that must be managed, something that could break the family if spoken aloud. This compound shame, and realises worst fears. 000
Naz & Matt Foundation @nazandmatt.bsky.social · 12/01/2026That split can increase the shame: you were brave in coming out, and now you've been told that actually the secret must remain under wraps. A parent might say “don’t tell anyone”, “your father can’t know”, or “this must stay between us”. 000
