We won't lose if we don't quit

Published about 1 year ago • 1 min read

Yesterday I spent a picture-perfect Austin day at the Texas Capitol advocating for trans and queer rights.

I was lucky enough to share the day with my kiddos and So! Many! Friends!

I'm still processing the day, but my heart is full from seeing over 1,000 queer folks and allies take over the capitol - a place that has not been kind (sometimes outright cruel) to the LGBTQ+ community.

The midday rally featured powerful and inspiring speakers, and it was super-ally Rep. Jon Rosenthal who really made me think with his statement: "We can't lose if we don't quit."

Think about that. The other side can't win if we keep fighting. We control the game.

Trans folks, queer folks, and those who love them - you have so many people who are fighting for you, in Texas and around this country.

We'll never give up.

Mandy Giles
Founder, Parents of Trans Youth

p.s. Want to receive additional emails specific to Texas news and events? Click here!

But wait! There's more! Click here to get on the Houston-area email list.

2808 Caroline St. #103-G, Houston, TX 77004
Unsubscribe · Preferences

Support saves lives

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...

1 day ago • 1 min read

Author Nico Lang in in Houston this Thursday

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...

2 days ago • 1 min read

The biggest joy

The quote above was my answer to a question I was asked on Slate's Care & Feeding podcast last week: "What has been your biggest joy so far in your parenting career?” The joy in seeing your kid light up when you really see them and affirm who they are is almost indescribable. That affirmation can be anything from using their chosen name to taking them to get a new haircut to helping advocate for them at school. You will see their joy, and you will know that their identity - who they are...

5 days ago • 1 min read