It’s paperback launch day for author and activist Raquel Willis’s memoir, The Risk It Takes to Bloom: On Life and Liberation! Parents of Trans Youth is hosting Raquel for a live conversation about the book on June 30 at 8pm EDT, and I want you there, Reader. “ Structured in seasons — rooting, budding, pruning, and blooming — this memoir is not a story of linear triumph, but of ongoing transformation. With lyrical precision and moral clarity, Willis examines what liberation truly demands: not...
5 days ago • 2 min read
Content warning: violence against transgender women . . . This week, I attended a vigil for Persia Amarra Conway, a transgender woman who was murdered last week in Houston. She is the second transgender woman to be murdered this year in Houston; the first woman’s name is Jade Roberts. I am devastated, angry, and heartbroken - not only from thinking about my transgender friends, but also thinking about my transgender children, and how Persia’s family was treated so horribly by the Houston...
9 days ago • 1 min read
The Parents of Trans Youth Community (PTYC) application window is open! 🌟What’s PTYC all about?🌟 PTYC is a secure, online space for parents and caregivers who affirm and support their trans kids (of any age). Inside, you’ll find like-minded folks, support in your journey, and peace of mind. 🌟What’s inside?🌟 - Warm, positive energy- 115+ vetted members from all over the U.S. (and around the world!)- Live events every week- Guest expert workshops- Day and evening monthly support groups- 24/7...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Reader, we have a celebrity joining us in June! Join me and Raquel Willis for a live conversation about Raquel's memoir, The Risk It Takes To Bloom: On Life and Liberation. 🗓️Tuesday, June 30⏰ 7:00 pm CDT 💻 Live on Zoom The Risk It Takes to Bloom is a passionate, powerful memoir by a trailblazing Black transgender activist, tracing her life of transformation and her work towards collective liberation. How to join the event: Step 1 - ✍️ Click the button below and fill out the form to get...
16 days ago • 2 min read
June is just around the corner, which means PRIDE is almost here! LGBTQ+ Pride Month is celebrated in June to commemorate the Stonewall Uprising of June 1969 in New York City, which is considered the catalyst for the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. The first Gay Pride Liberation March was held in Manhattan on June 28, 1970, one year after the Stonewall Riots. Since then, the LGBTQ+ community has continued to gather together in June with parades, marches, activism, and celebrations. Pride Month...
19 days ago • 1 min read
Gender identity. Pronouns. Gender expression. Transitioning. All the things. Understanding this stuff is hard. I get it. But parents, you don’t have to understand everything to be supportive. And you will probably never fully understand your transgender child’s journey, because it’s their journey, not yours. Just keep on loving, supporting, and affirming them the best that you can.💜 If you need a little help, our online course Parents of Trans Youth 101 is always available for you. It's short...
23 days ago • 1 min read
In this week’s support group inside the Parents of Trans Youth Community, we discussed how to tell extended family that your kiddo is transgender, nonbinary, or somewhere else on the gender spectrum. There’s a lot to consider: Is your kid ready? Maybe they want the world to know! Or maybe they don’t want to tell anyone, and that’s ok. AND sometimes they need to be walked through the bigger picture, which might help with their decision about coming out to family. Does your kid want to be the...
30 days ago • 2 min read
The Trevor Project's 2025 U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People was released last week, and I always find helpful yet heartbreaking data in these annual findings. (Content warning: the survey addresses suicide risk and anti-LGBTQ+ victimization.) I'm always interested to see how support makes a positive difference in the mental health of queer youth. This year's study found: 📝 LGBTQ+ young people who reported living in very accepting communities attempted suicide at...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Join Bering Church for an inspiring and heartwarming event as "American Teenager" author Nico Lang discusses the fight for trans equality with Molly Carnes, a local Houston mother whose daughter, Ruby, is featured in the book. In an hour-long conversation (followed by Q&A), the two will discuss resilience, courage, and the joy of trans youth navigating today’s challenging world. 📅 Date: Thursday, May 14th🕠 Time: 6:30 PM📍 Location: Bering Church, 1440 Harold St, Houston, TX 77006🎟️ Free & open...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read