I’m a licensed therapist and author of Raising Trans Kids, supporting caregivers of trans youth. I share resources, reflections, and real-world guidance on identity, parenting, and allyship -through my blog and this newsletter. You’re not alone. Let’s navigate this together.
25+ Resources for When the World Feels Uncertain
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Hello Reader Each time policies shift or lifelines for queer and trans people are limited, families are left to do what they’ve always done—find ways to protect, affirm, and love their kids through uncertainty. If you’re a parent, educator, or ally, you already know that trans youth deserve so much more than fear and to be used as political pawns. They deserve care, safety, and hope that doesn’t waver when the headlines do. In this week’s blog, I’ve gathered 25+ trusted, affirming resources—from crisis support lines and legal advocacy groups to community networks and travel assistance programs—so you and the young people in your life know exactly where to turn.
Helping Grandparents Feel More Confident and ConnectedHaving supportive grandparents can make a world of difference for a transgender or gender-expansive child. For many grandparents, navigating this journey comes with unique questions, emotions, and challenges—and often, as parents, we don't have the time to address them. That’s why we created TransGenerations – a supportive space just for grandparents to connect, learn, and share with others who understand. By encouraging the grandparents in your life to join this group, you can help them build the confidence and understanding they need to fully support their grandchild. TransGenerations Offers:
If you know a grandparent who might benefit from this kind of support, invite them to join our next TransGenerations group. It’s open to all, regardless of their starting point, their grandchild’s age, or their faith background. Help them take the next step to join us on Zoom starting October 22 with sessions on November 12, December 17, and January 28. Together, we’ll navigate this journey with love and shared wisdom.
Share Your Story: Parent VoicesWe know parents of trans kids carry powerful stories — stories that can offer comfort, connection, and courage to others walking a similar path. Parent Voices is an anonymous series on our blog where parents can share their experiences without disclosing their identity or outing their child. If you’d like to contribute, please send your article to hello@genderspecialist.com with the subject line “Parent Voices.” Submissions may be lightly edited for clarity, but your anonymity will always be protected. Your words may be exactly what another parent needs to hear.
Upcoming Events:Parenting Beyond the Binary: A Conversation with Rebecca Minor Parents of Trans Youth Community Event Every resource shared, every story told, every event you attend helps this work reach the families who need it most. Thank you for being part of this movement to protect and uplift trans youth. With gratitude, Rebecca Minor, LICSW (She/Her) Author of "Raising Trans Kids: What to Expect When You Weren't Expecting This" book |
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I’m a licensed therapist and author of Raising Trans Kids, supporting caregivers of trans youth. I share resources, reflections, and real-world guidance on identity, parenting, and allyship -through my blog and this newsletter. You’re not alone. Let’s navigate this together.
Hello Reader One of the most meaningful parts of this work is hearing directly from parents themselves—their honesty, their fears, and their deep love for their kids. That’s why I created the Parent Voices series—a space for parents of trans youth to share their experiences anonymously, in their own words. It offers a way to tell their stories openly and honestly, without fear for their safety or the risk of outing their child, and so other parents and caregivers can learn from one another...
Hello Reader Since January 20, scarcely a day has passed without a parent of a transgender child asking me whether it's time to leave the country. My response has stayed mostly the same: everyone’s risk tolerance is different. Everyone’s financial capacity to make that kind of move is different. And I don’t believe we’re in a full state of emergency just yet. The inevitable follow-up question is: How will we know when we are? The truth is, I don’t know. In this new blog post, I reflect on the...
Hello Reader The internet has borne witness to myriad trends, but few as intriguing to me as the recent viral question posed to men: "How often do you think about Ancient Rome?" While it's easy to dismiss this as a simple internet oddity or even an emblem of male power fantasies and misogyny, closer examination reveals a complex tapestry of modern anxieties, gender socialization, racial dynamics, and the loneliness inherent in modern masculinity. In this light, the question about Ancient Rome...