Asking For A Friend: How Do I Set Family Boundaries In The New Year?

Posted on December 30, 2019

A photo of Dr. Laura McGuire of Asking for a Friend #MeToo Movement.

By Dr. Laura McGuire

The holidays can be a tough time for queer people: family members using the wrong pronouns, parters being excluded, and hurtful political opinions. In this month’s Asking for a Friend, Dr. Laura McGuire discusses how to set boundaries with family during the holidays and in the New Year.

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Laura McGuire

Dr. Laura McGuire is a sexologist, doula, and parent of two. They love to write on anything and everything that intersects with their numerous identities. As a multi-racial/ethnic queer person who was raised predominantly in the South, Dr. Laura uses their diverse views, experiences, and perspectives to celebrate the mosaic that is the southern LGBTQ+ community. Read more about their work at equityandagency.com.