Join me and therapist Kristen Berglund, MA, LPC (she/her) of B Well Counseling Center and KB Wellness for our FREE online workshop “Navigating the Holidays with Trans Kids” on Monday, November 3, at 6 PM PT/8 PM CT. In this lively and interactive session, we'll discuss how families of transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse kids can navigate the holiday season with less stress and more joy. Topics specific to trans kids will be covered, and you’ll walk away with strategies and best...
6 days ago • 1 min read
This weekend I had the honor of speaking at the No Kings protest at Houston City Hall. Speaking at a rally feels like cheating, because it's usually a sympathetic crowd. Not too many folks at a No Kings protest would argue that trans rights are important. But transgender issues tend to get lost in the many, many delulu things that are happening today, so my call to action was to remember trans folks in the larger struggle for democracy. Here's what I came up with: My name is Mandy Giles, my...
9 days ago • 2 min read
Have you signed up for the (free) Rebecca Minor event yet? On October 30, she'll be talking with us about her fantastic new book, Raising Trans Kids: What to Expect When You Weren't Expecting This. Raising Trans Kids is for every parent, grandparent, caregiver, and ally who wants to show up with love, clarity, and courage for trans kids everywhere. 📅 Thursday, October 30⏰ 12:00 pm EDT💻 Live on Zoom How to join: Step 1 - ✍️ Click the button below and fill out the form to get access to the Zoom...
13 days ago • 1 min read
The holiday season is almost here! Lots of joy, lots of family, and lots of … challenges. How do you navigate this time of year with a transgender child? Join me and therapist Kristen Berglund, MA, LPC (she/her) of B Well Counseling Center and KB Wellness for our FREE online workshop “Navigating the Holidays with Trans Kids” on Monday, November 3, at 6 PM PT/8 PM CT. In this lively session, we’ll discuss how families of transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse kids can navigate the holiday...
16 days ago • 1 min read
So. How are you? I know that’s a pretty loaded question these days. And it’s ok not to be ok. Our nervous systems and bodies and brains and hearts were not built to handle this much stress, confusion, and fear. So guess what? If you're not doing so hot, that means you’re an actual human person! AND - we still have to take care of ourselves. I am not great at self-care. It’s my growing edge, but I’m learning and working on it. And I hope you are too, however that looks for you. For me,...
20 days ago • 1 min read
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of meeting with a staff member from TransFamily Support Services, and WOWZA! This is an incredible organization. From their website: TransFamily Support Services guide transgender/non-binary youth and their families through the gender transitioning process to help make it the most positive experience possible. We provide family coaching, assistance with healthcare and insurance issues, help navigating the legal system, and support at schools. All services are...
27 days ago • 2 min read
I am super-excited about this event, Reader! Human extraordinaire Rebecca Minor will be talking with us about her groundbreaking new book, Raising Trans Kids: What to Expect When You Weren't Expecting This. Raising Trans Kids is for every parent, grandparent, caregiver, and ally who wants to show up with love, clarity, and courage for trans kids everywhere. 📅 Thursday, October 30⏰ 12:00 pm EDT💻 Live on Zoom How to join: Step 1 - ✍️ Click the button below and fill out the form to get access to...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
In episode #447 of "How Much Worse Can Things Get?", last week we learned that the FBI is considering a plan to designate transgender people as “nihilistic violent extremists.” What the absolute F??? Everyone's brains have been on overload lately, trying to make sense of the madness around us. Many of us are searching for something to DO to combat the relentless attacks on the transgender community. ACLU lawyer and brilliant human Chase Strangio always has excellent perspective, and he wrote...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Our friends at Campaign for Southern Equality have 2 timely resources for families of trans youth (no matter where you live): As part of their Trans Youth Emergency Project (TYEP) ecosystem of care and resilience, they've been hosting professionally-facilitated monthly support groups for parents and caregivers of trans youth to find community and connection with one another. The next two support groups will take place on Sunday, Sept. 21st and Sunday, Oct. 5th (with more dates coming soon!)....
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
