Advice on guiding my gay child

[Louloumum1983]

First time posting on this, my 8 year old daughter has been openly gay since 7, i want to make her as prepared as poss to deal with the problems and prejudices, she is very open but ive told her not to tell people because im so scared of her being bullied, any advice?!

My DD told me she was bisexual when she was 11 so admittedly older than yours.
I didn’t try to guide her, I would not have done that if she was straight.
All I said was don’t force your attentions or affections on anyone, same advices as if she wasn’t bi.

I am gay (very considerably older than your dd!) I would say you are doing right by her simply by being there for her. She will ask when she needs to know things. I grew up in the 70s, and it was a lonely place. I knew at 8 that I was different, and I kindof knew why and how, but had no name for it. There was no-where I could find the information I needed, quite simply because it wasn't out there at the time. So I didn't have a name for myself, but I DID know that I should not talk about it to anyone. I don't know how.

I think your daughter is very lucky to have you on her side. She knows she can come and talk to you at any time, and that is more valuable than anything else I know of.

I think you are correct in suggesting she doesn't talk about this at school, because bullying is, indeed, the likely outcome. Just continue being there for her.

If I can help in any way, give me a shout.