Find the joy!

Published 4 months ago • 1 min read

I know these are scary and overwhelming times right now - for our trans loved ones and for us.

So I have a challenge for you, Reader ... FIND THE JOY.

Joy is what keeps us going and gives us hope.

Find the joy in your community, whether that's other parents of trans kids (who just GET IT), the trans community, or the larger LGBTQ+ community (or all of the above!).

Find the joy in little things, like a beautiful spring day or the perfect buttermilk biscuit (my eternal quest).

Most importantly, find the joy in your kid. Supporting and affirming your kid's gender identity will have a huge positive impact on their mental health. Which will bring them joy. Which will bring you joy. It's just one big circle of joy!

Where are you finding joy these days?

Looking to find joy in a parent community? The Parents of Trans Youth online membership community ("PTY Community") is almost here!

Join the waitlist to be the first to know when it launches.

Click here to join the PTY Community waitlist

Mandy Giles
Founder, Parents of Trans Youth

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