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‘Free dad hugs’ at Pride show the lasting effect parents’ rejection can have on LGBTQ kids

Alia E. Dastagir, USA TODAYComments Off on ‘Free dad hugs’ at Pride show the lasting effect parents’ rejection can have on LGBTQ kids

LGBTQ children who are rejected by their parents are more likely to attempt suicide and use drugs. It's why "free dad hugs" at Pride mean so much.

      
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