Naz & Matt Foundation
@nazandmatt.bsky.social
Removing the barriers that prevent religious and culturally conservative parents from accepting their LGBTQI+ children. Award-winning charity. London, UK. #OutAndProudParentsDay #MyGodImQueer
Long-term safety comes from early sex-education, consent curricula, and family workshops that address respect without moralising. Preventing harm means teaching children and parents language for boundaries, consent, and empathy before crises occur.
October 27, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Long-term safety comes from early sex-education, consent curricula, and family workshops that address respect without moralising. Preventing harm means teaching children and parents language for boundaries, consent, and empathy before crises occur.
Parents who reject queer children often lose the chance to learn how to hold them with tenderness; reconciliation can feel impossible until someone models a different way.
October 25, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Parents who reject queer children often lose the chance to learn how to hold them with tenderness; reconciliation can feel impossible until someone models a different way.
Our October Rainbow Chai session is this Tuesday, 28th October at 6.30pm.
If you're a parent of South Asian heritage with an LGBTQI+ child, this online support group is for you.
It's led by Saima, a proud mum of two LGBT children who understands exactly what you're going through.
If you're a parent of South Asian heritage with an LGBTQI+ child, this online support group is for you.
It's led by Saima, a proud mum of two LGBT children who understands exactly what you're going through.
October 23, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Our October Rainbow Chai session is this Tuesday, 28th October at 6.30pm.
If you're a parent of South Asian heritage with an LGBTQI+ child, this online support group is for you.
It's led by Saima, a proud mum of two LGBT children who understands exactly what you're going through.
If you're a parent of South Asian heritage with an LGBTQI+ child, this online support group is for you.
It's led by Saima, a proud mum of two LGBT children who understands exactly what you're going through.
When a queer child is emotionally disowned, there’s no ceremony, no mourning, no acknowledgement of loss. They just disappear from family photos, group chats, and prayers. The absence is treated like a correction, not a tragedy. The grief, however, is real.
October 20, 2025 at 12:10 PM
When a queer child is emotionally disowned, there’s no ceremony, no mourning, no acknowledgement of loss. They just disappear from family photos, group chats, and prayers. The absence is treated like a correction, not a tragedy. The grief, however, is real.
Religious spaces often come with a script, especially for those assigned female at birth. You’re expected to be modest, quiet, obedient. Your body becomes a battleground for purity, and your future is mapped out without your consent.
October 18, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Religious spaces often come with a script, especially for those assigned female at birth. You’re expected to be modest, quiet, obedient. Your body becomes a battleground for purity, and your future is mapped out without your consent.
There are religious leaders who understand the pain queer people carry. They’ve heard the stories, offered quiet comfort, and nodded in private. But when it comes to speaking out, they choose silence.
October 13, 2025 at 11:03 AM
There are religious leaders who understand the pain queer people carry. They’ve heard the stories, offered quiet comfort, and nodded in private. But when it comes to speaking out, they choose silence.
Some families not only reject their children, but they also turn them into warnings. Their name becomes shorthand for failure, for shame, whispered in cautionary tones to younger family members.
October 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Some families not only reject their children, but they also turn them into warnings. Their name becomes shorthand for failure, for shame, whispered in cautionary tones to younger family members.
Many queer people don’t abandon faith, they just reshape it by creating rituals that speak to both their identity and their spirituality. Lighting candles for chosen family, rewriting prayers to reflect lived truth, fasting for clarity.
October 6, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Many queer people don’t abandon faith, they just reshape it by creating rituals that speak to both their identity and their spirituality. Lighting candles for chosen family, rewriting prayers to reflect lived truth, fasting for clarity.
Many queer people don’t abandon faith, they just reshape it by creating rituals that speak to both their identity and their spirituality. Lighting candles for chosen family, rewriting prayers to reflect lived truth, fasting for clarity.
September 27, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Many queer people don’t abandon faith, they just reshape it by creating rituals that speak to both their identity and their spirituality. Lighting candles for chosen family, rewriting prayers to reflect lived truth, fasting for clarity.
While debate focuses on formal “therapy,” countless LGBTQI+ people face damaging informal practices in religious settings weekly.
The most prevalent forms of conversion practices don’t happen in clinical settings.
The most prevalent forms of conversion practices don’t happen in clinical settings.
September 15, 2025 at 12:20 PM
While debate focuses on formal “therapy,” countless LGBTQI+ people face damaging informal practices in religious settings weekly.
The most prevalent forms of conversion practices don’t happen in clinical settings.
The most prevalent forms of conversion practices don’t happen in clinical settings.
‘Prove You’re Gay’ or be deported to your death.
The cruel reality facing LGBTQI+ asylum seekers in the UK system demands urgent attention and reform.
We support an increasing number of LGBTQI+ individuals seeking safety from countries where their identity is criminalised - or punishable by death.
The cruel reality facing LGBTQI+ asylum seekers in the UK system demands urgent attention and reform.
We support an increasing number of LGBTQI+ individuals seeking safety from countries where their identity is criminalised - or punishable by death.
September 13, 2025 at 11:03 AM
‘Prove You’re Gay’ or be deported to your death.
The cruel reality facing LGBTQI+ asylum seekers in the UK system demands urgent attention and reform.
We support an increasing number of LGBTQI+ individuals seeking safety from countries where their identity is criminalised - or punishable by death.
The cruel reality facing LGBTQI+ asylum seekers in the UK system demands urgent attention and reform.
We support an increasing number of LGBTQI+ individuals seeking safety from countries where their identity is criminalised - or punishable by death.
Our seven-stage model reveals the critical barriers preventing parental acceptance.
Through years of supporting families, we’ve identified distinct phases parents typically navigate after learning their child is LGBTQI+:
Through years of supporting families, we’ve identified distinct phases parents typically navigate after learning their child is LGBTQI+:
September 6, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Our seven-stage model reveals the critical barriers preventing parental acceptance.
Through years of supporting families, we’ve identified distinct phases parents typically navigate after learning their child is LGBTQI+:
Through years of supporting families, we’ve identified distinct phases parents typically navigate after learning their child is LGBTQI+:
Our August Rainbow Chai session is this Friday, 29th August at 6.30pm.
If you're a parent of South Asian heritage with an LGBTQI+ child, this online support group is for you.
It's led by Saima, a proud mum of two LGBT children who understands exactly what you're going through.
If you're a parent of South Asian heritage with an LGBTQI+ child, this online support group is for you.
It's led by Saima, a proud mum of two LGBT children who understands exactly what you're going through.
August 25, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Our August Rainbow Chai session is this Friday, 29th August at 6.30pm.
If you're a parent of South Asian heritage with an LGBTQI+ child, this online support group is for you.
It's led by Saima, a proud mum of two LGBT children who understands exactly what you're going through.
If you're a parent of South Asian heritage with an LGBTQI+ child, this online support group is for you.
It's led by Saima, a proud mum of two LGBT children who understands exactly what you're going through.
My Religion Taught Me to Hate Myself.
Internalised religious homophobia creates devastating mental health consequences.
Many we support describe years of self-hatred fuelled by religious teachings that labeled their core identity as sinful or unnatural.
Internalised religious homophobia creates devastating mental health consequences.
Many we support describe years of self-hatred fuelled by religious teachings that labeled their core identity as sinful or unnatural.
August 23, 2025 at 11:02 AM
My Religion Taught Me to Hate Myself.
Internalised religious homophobia creates devastating mental health consequences.
Many we support describe years of self-hatred fuelled by religious teachings that labeled their core identity as sinful or unnatural.
Internalised religious homophobia creates devastating mental health consequences.
Many we support describe years of self-hatred fuelled by religious teachings that labeled their core identity as sinful or unnatural.
One parent’s rejection can cause a lifetime of trauma.
One parent’s love can reverse it.
#OutAndProudParentsDay wasn’t just a celebration.
It was about protection.
Presence.
And power.
Thank you to every single one of you who took part.
One parent’s love can reverse it.
#OutAndProudParentsDay wasn’t just a celebration.
It was about protection.
Presence.
And power.
Thank you to every single one of you who took part.
August 1, 2025 at 11:48 AM
One parent’s rejection can cause a lifetime of trauma.
One parent’s love can reverse it.
#OutAndProudParentsDay wasn’t just a celebration.
It was about protection.
Presence.
And power.
Thank you to every single one of you who took part.
One parent’s love can reverse it.
#OutAndProudParentsDay wasn’t just a celebration.
It was about protection.
Presence.
And power.
Thank you to every single one of you who took part.
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If you’re a proud parent of an LGBTQI+ child,
speak up today using
#OutAndProudParentsDay
to show the world what unconditional love looks like.
#ProudParent
#GaySon
#FamilyAcceptance
#LoveIsStronger
#LGBT https://bsky.app/profile/nazandmatt.bsky.social/post/3lv6wwji7bs2a
speak up today using
#OutAndProudParentsDay
to show the world what unconditional love looks like.
#ProudParent
#GaySon
#FamilyAcceptance
#LoveIsStronger
#LGBT https://bsky.app/profile/nazandmatt.bsky.social/post/3lv6wwji7bs2a
“Anurag has always been loving, brave, and true to himself.
And I’ve always loved him for exactly who he is.”
In this heartfelt conversation,
Anita reflects on the journey of understanding
and accepting her son Anurag,
who she’s supported with quiet strength and unwavering love.
And I’ve always loved him for exactly who he is.”
In this heartfelt conversation,
Anita reflects on the journey of understanding
and accepting her son Anurag,
who she’s supported with quiet strength and unwavering love.
July 30, 2025 at 3:31 PM
If you’re a proud parent of an LGBTQI+ child,
speak up today using
#OutAndProudParentsDay
to show the world what unconditional love looks like.
#ProudParent
#GaySon
#FamilyAcceptance
#LoveIsStronger
#LGBT https://bsky.app/profile/nazandmatt.bsky.social/post/3lv6wwji7bs2a
speak up today using
#OutAndProudParentsDay
to show the world what unconditional love looks like.
#ProudParent
#GaySon
#FamilyAcceptance
#LoveIsStronger
#LGBT https://bsky.app/profile/nazandmatt.bsky.social/post/3lv6wwji7bs2a
Reposted by Naz & Matt Foundation
We are thankful every day for our beautiful boys, the fact that one is gay and one is not makes no difference to us because love is love and they both make us so very proud every single day ❤️
#outAndProudParentsDay
#outAndProudParentsDay
July 30, 2025 at 11:43 AM
We are thankful every day for our beautiful boys, the fact that one is gay and one is not makes no difference to us because love is love and they both make us so very proud every single day ❤️
#outAndProudParentsDay
#outAndProudParentsDay
'Matthew Drapper said he was led to believe demons had left his mouth during the intense prayer at a Sheffield church in 2014.' news.stv.tv/world/first-...
First British person paid damages by church for exorcism of ‘gay demons’
Matthew Drapper told ITV News he was led to believe demons had left his mouth during the intense prayer at a Sheffield church in 2014.
news.stv.tv
July 31, 2025 at 11:39 AM
'Matthew Drapper said he was led to believe demons had left his mouth during the intense prayer at a Sheffield church in 2014.' news.stv.tv/world/first-...
It’s not too late. Before the day ends, let your love be seen.
One simple post. One message of love. One act of visibility that could mean the world to your child — and to others still waiting.
One simple post. One message of love. One act of visibility that could mean the world to your child — and to others still waiting.
July 30, 2025 at 5:03 PM
It’s not too late. Before the day ends, let your love be seen.
One simple post. One message of love. One act of visibility that could mean the world to your child — and to others still waiting.
One simple post. One message of love. One act of visibility that could mean the world to your child — and to others still waiting.
“Anurag has always been loving, brave, and true to himself.
And I’ve always loved him for exactly who he is.”
In this heartfelt conversation,
Anita reflects on the journey of understanding
and accepting her son Anurag,
who she’s supported with quiet strength and unwavering love.
And I’ve always loved him for exactly who he is.”
In this heartfelt conversation,
Anita reflects on the journey of understanding
and accepting her son Anurag,
who she’s supported with quiet strength and unwavering love.
July 30, 2025 at 3:31 PM
“Anurag has always been loving, brave, and true to himself.
And I’ve always loved him for exactly who he is.”
In this heartfelt conversation,
Anita reflects on the journey of understanding
and accepting her son Anurag,
who she’s supported with quiet strength and unwavering love.
And I’ve always loved him for exactly who he is.”
In this heartfelt conversation,
Anita reflects on the journey of understanding
and accepting her son Anurag,
who she’s supported with quiet strength and unwavering love.
“Whatever your journey of acceptance is as a parent, it’s still harder for them.”
In this moving reflection for Out and Proud Parents Day,
Shuchita shares what it means to support her non-binary child
while navigating the cultural expectations
and social pressures of South Asian communities.
In this moving reflection for Out and Proud Parents Day,
Shuchita shares what it means to support her non-binary child
while navigating the cultural expectations
and social pressures of South Asian communities.
July 30, 2025 at 3:20 PM
“Whatever your journey of acceptance is as a parent, it’s still harder for them.”
In this moving reflection for Out and Proud Parents Day,
Shuchita shares what it means to support her non-binary child
while navigating the cultural expectations
and social pressures of South Asian communities.
In this moving reflection for Out and Proud Parents Day,
Shuchita shares what it means to support her non-binary child
while navigating the cultural expectations
and social pressures of South Asian communities.
If you’ve ever waited for the right moment to say
“I love you, just as you are”
- This is it.
You don’t need the perfect words.
Just your voice.
Just your love.
Take part in Out and Proud Parents Day by posting a photo or short video with a message of support for your LGBTQI+ child.
“I love you, just as you are”
- This is it.
You don’t need the perfect words.
Just your voice.
Just your love.
Take part in Out and Proud Parents Day by posting a photo or short video with a message of support for your LGBTQI+ child.
July 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
If you’ve ever waited for the right moment to say
“I love you, just as you are”
- This is it.
You don’t need the perfect words.
Just your voice.
Just your love.
Take part in Out and Proud Parents Day by posting a photo or short video with a message of support for your LGBTQI+ child.
“I love you, just as you are”
- This is it.
You don’t need the perfect words.
Just your voice.
Just your love.
Take part in Out and Proud Parents Day by posting a photo or short video with a message of support for your LGBTQI+ child.
You may not realise it, but your words could change a life.
Even save one.
Pride doesn’t start with flags or parades — it starts at home.
If you're proud of your LGBTQI+ child, say it publicly today.
Even save one.
Pride doesn’t start with flags or parades — it starts at home.
If you're proud of your LGBTQI+ child, say it publicly today.
July 30, 2025 at 1:04 PM
You may not realise it, but your words could change a life.
Even save one.
Pride doesn’t start with flags or parades — it starts at home.
If you're proud of your LGBTQI+ child, say it publicly today.
Even save one.
Pride doesn’t start with flags or parades — it starts at home.
If you're proud of your LGBTQI+ child, say it publicly today.
“I love my child.”
Powerful words — but only if they’re spoken.
Too many LGBTQI+ young people never get to hear them from their parents.
Today, we change that.
Take part by sharing a photo or video with a short message of support for your LGBTQI+ child.
(No need to name or out them.)
Powerful words — but only if they’re spoken.
Too many LGBTQI+ young people never get to hear them from their parents.
Today, we change that.
Take part by sharing a photo or video with a short message of support for your LGBTQI+ child.
(No need to name or out them.)
July 30, 2025 at 9:03 AM
“I love my child.”
Powerful words — but only if they’re spoken.
Too many LGBTQI+ young people never get to hear them from their parents.
Today, we change that.
Take part by sharing a photo or video with a short message of support for your LGBTQI+ child.
(No need to name or out them.)
Powerful words — but only if they’re spoken.
Too many LGBTQI+ young people never get to hear them from their parents.
Today, we change that.
Take part by sharing a photo or video with a short message of support for your LGBTQI+ child.
(No need to name or out them.)
Today is the day. It's Out and Proud Parents Day. 30th July.
Across the country – and beyond – parents are standing up, speaking out, and showing their love publicly and proudly.
If you’re a parent of an LGBTQI+ child, your words matter more than you know.
Across the country – and beyond – parents are standing up, speaking out, and showing their love publicly and proudly.
If you’re a parent of an LGBTQI+ child, your words matter more than you know.
July 30, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Today is the day. It's Out and Proud Parents Day. 30th July.
Across the country – and beyond – parents are standing up, speaking out, and showing their love publicly and proudly.
If you’re a parent of an LGBTQI+ child, your words matter more than you know.
Across the country – and beyond – parents are standing up, speaking out, and showing their love publicly and proudly.
If you’re a parent of an LGBTQI+ child, your words matter more than you know.