Getting Divorced, Coming Out, and Telling Mamí

Bianca had to convince her Cuban mom that divorcing and celebrating her true identity is, ultimately, good parenting. Then, sexuality educator and social worker Aida Manduley shares strategies for helping our loved ones redefine what family and loving relationships look like.

Our expert this week is therapist, educator and activist Aida Manduley, learn more about their work here. Aida recommends a new Spanish-language publication for families about what to do when a loved one comes out, this LGBTQ positive children's book collection (with Spanish-languge editions), this biilingual resource list, this bilingual guide for addressing LGBTQ inclusion in Catholic and Protestant Latinx families and congretations, and this organization that celebrates and supports individuals with LGBTQ parents and caregivers.