My daughter, Grace passed away in September 2010. There wasn’t an obituary. There wasn’t a funeral. There wasn’t a casket or even a body to put in one. No one sent me sympathy cards. No one brought me casseroles. This wasn’t because no one cared; it was because my child is still alive. When my daughter came out to me ... Read More »
One of the first things Thomas Lobel told his parents was that they were wrong. The 3-year-old had learned sign language because he had apraxia, a speech impediment that hindered his ability to talk. The toddler pointed to himself and signed, “I am a girl.” “Oh look, he’s confused,” his parents said. Maybe he mixed up the signs for boy ... Read More »
In almost every way, Jake is a typical 16-year-old boy. He plays drums in a band, he’s learning to drive, and he’s very close to his parents. But there is one thing that differentiates Jake from other teenage boys. He began his life as Julia. “I knew I was different, probably when I was like 5 because a bunch of ... Read More »
Nicole Maines changed her name from Wyatt in the fourth grade Although born identical twin boys, Wyatt Maines had never felt the same as brother Jonas. While Jonas played with Spiderman and pirates, Wyatt preferred Barbie and tutus. From a young age, Wyatt did not identify with the gender he was born into and with the help of incredibly supportive ... Read More »
Being Young and Being transgender needs far more care and support than is currently available!!! On November 18, Christopher Brownlee found his 15-year-old sister Teria hanging from the garage, a thick black rope that she used to walk her animals tied around her neck. Christopher and his mother had long since accepted Ben, Christopher’s brother from birth as Tesia Samara—a ... Read More »
Should we introduce children to the concept of transgender people? The answer is yes according to an article published in the December 2010 issue of the peer-reviewed Graduate Journal of Social Science. The article by Natacha Kennedy and Mark Hellen, entitled “Transgender Children: More Than a Theoretical Challenge,” was developed from a paper presented at the November 2009 conference “Transgender ... Read More »
Parents have a new and welcome option this summer for their transgender or gender non-conforming child — a weeklong, overnight summer camp called Camp Aranu’tiq. Its organizers recently held a reception in the Boston area to introduce the program. In attendance were several new-age parents who, instead of rejecting their child’s persistent gender non-conformity, are seeking ways to be understanding ... Read More »
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) amplifies the voice of the LGBT community by empowering real people to share their stories, holding the media accountable for the words and images they present, and helping grassroots organizations communicate effectively. By ensuring that the stories of LGBT people are heard through the media, GLAAD promotes understanding, increases acceptance, and advances ... Read More »
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