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Heather Hester

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Heather Hester is the creator and host of the podcast More Human. More Kind., and author of Parenting with Pride: Unlearn Bias and Embrace, Empower, and Love Your LGBTQ+ Teen. She is a speaker, writer/author, coach, and fierce advocate helping parents, allies, and organizations move from overwhelm and fear to compassion and courageous action.
Heather’s work is rooted in lived experience. When her son came out as gay in 2017, it ignited a journey of unlearning, deep personal growth, and radical love. She quickly realized the need for more supportive, shame-free spaces for parents of LGBTQ+ kids and those seeking to become better allies. What began as a content-rich website and podcast has grown into a platform offering inclusive coaching, LGB ...more

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Parenting with Pride: Unlearn Bias and Embrace, Empower, and Love Your LGBTQ+ Teen

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The Briar Club

by Kate Quinn (Goodreads Author)

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One Last Stop

by Casey McQuiston (Goodreads Author)

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Five Total Strangers

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