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Boy Scouts of America

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Mike De Socio

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I don’t know about y’all, but November has bee

I don’t know about y’all, but November has been a real weird month for me so far.

The change of clocks/seasons always throws me, and yet every year it takes me by surprise. I’ve been digging my way out of a funk ever since.

These past few weeks have been a big mess of emotions. Lots of anxiety and self doubt, mixed with joy and love, too.

Little moments in nature, or laughter with friends, or messages of support have really been getting me through. I finally found a new therapist, too, which already feels like a relief.

I guess I’m posting this to normalize that this is a super challenging time of year for so many people, for so many reasons. I’m wading through as gently as I can, and I hope y’all are too ❤️

Don’t tell Samascott we did a bit of taste-testi

Don’t tell Samascott we did a bit of taste-testing today 🤫

On paper, young people of all sexual orientations

On paper, young people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are welcome in the Boy Scouts of America.

This seems obvious, but it’s worth reiterating that current policy mandates all Cub Scout packs and Scouts BSA troops accept LGBTQ+ youth.

But policy is one thing, and culture is entirely another. Anyone who has navigated Scouting in recent years knows that LGBTQ+ kids are not always warmly embraced by all troops or packs. So how do you find a unit that truly affirms you or your child?

I spoke to a number of experienced Scouters to find out. In this step-by-step guide, I’ll give you advice on scoping out potential units, vetting leadership and deciding which one is right for you.

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