This naturally could include other LGB individuals but also affirming heterosexual individuals. This is a critical process in that it provides a social system that supports an otherwise invisible and unappreciated component to that individual’s identity. Becoming a LGB offspring refers to reconnecting to the family of origin after any initial disruption that occurred when the sexual identity was first disclosed. Since the family typically goes through a series of adaptations as they cope with the sexuality of their son or daughter, the D’Augelli models suggests that much of the responsibility lies with the offspring (the LGB
This naturally could include other LGB individuals but also affirming heterosexual individuals. This is a critical process in that it provides a social system that supports an otherwise invisible and unappreciated component to that individual’s identity. Becoming a LGB offspring refers to reconnecting to the family of origin after any initial disruption that occurred when the sexual identity was first disclosed. Since the family typically goes through a series of adaptations as they cope with the sexuality of their son or daughter, the D’Augelli models suggests that much of the responsibility lies with the offspring (the LGB