How to be Allies to the LGBTQ+ Community EP: 152

<p>Patty has special guest Dr. Lulu Umeh on the podcast today. She’s led an incredible life and has shared much of her wisdom in her two books. <em>How to Raise Well-Rounded Children</em> and <em>The Warrior Women Project: A Sisterhood of Immigrant Women.</em></p> <p>What does it mean to live a well-rounded life? Dr. Lulu shares a bit of her story and the things she’s overcome. She reminds us that life is what we make it. It’s about being intentional.</p> <p>One of her jobs is that of suicide prevention activist. She explains that LGBTQ+ children contemplate suicide 3 times the rate of their heterosexual peers. It’s the second leading cause of death among all people aged 10-24. Giving children and their parents the resources they need is part of her mission.</p> <p>Understanding non-binary in today’s world comes with many questions. Dr. Lulu explains that she’s helping parents recognize their fears. She offers that she’s not coming from a place of perfection. She’s had to learn too.</p> <p><strong>How can we be allies?</strong></p> <p>It’s simple. Kindness to all. If you see something, say something. When we see each other as people, looking past perceived differences, we can see that people are hurting.</p> <p>Be willing to listen. You don’t have to have answers, or solutions. Just kindness and a willingness to accept people for who they are, unconditionally.</p> <p>As the saying goes, when you know better, do better.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Connect with Dr. Lulu</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.dr-lulu.com/">Website</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/askdoctorlulu/">Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>About Dr. Lulu Umeh</strong></p> <p>Dr. Umeh, aka Dr. Lulu “The Momatrician,” is a Nigerian-born International Keynote Speaker on Bullying and Youth Suicide. A self-proclaimed Suicide and LGBTQ+ Activist.</p> <p> </p>