I got my hair cut recently, and I was talking to my stylist about being an ally to the queer community. She nodded along, then after a while asked, “So… what’s an ally?” I forgot that not everyone knows what an ally is! I told her that an ally is someone from a non-marginalized group who uses their privilege to advocate for a marginalized group. They transfer the benefits of their privilege to those who lack it. She said, Oh, I’m an ally!” and gave an example of helping people in a different...
9 days ago • 2 min read
Reader, I talk to so many parents of trans kids who crave being in a space where you don’t have to explain everything about your kid. Where folks understand what you’re going through and what your kid is going through. And that’s other parents of trans kids. They just get it. But those spaces can be really hard to find. So we’ve made it easy for you! The Parents of Trans Youth Community - PTYC - is a secure, online space for parents/caregivers who affirm and support their trans youth and...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Well, Reader - the Skrmetti case didn't go the way we wanted it to. My social media feed and email inbox have been filled with responses to the SCOTUS decision, and I dreaded reading them. But I was surprised to find that most messages contained threads of hope and certainty: 💬 Trans people have always been here, will continue to be here, and will continue to fight, regardless of what the Supreme Court says. 💬 Our community of trans folks and allies will continue to look out for each other...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Next up in our June business highlight series: Lion+Owl! From our friends at Lion+Owl: At Lion+Owl, we believe every child deserves clothing that feels good, fits right, and supports who they truly are. That’s why we design sensory-friendly, comfort-first apparel that helps kids (especially our transgender kids) show up as their full, confident selves—without the distractions of tags, tight seams, or awkward fits. And now, we’ve lowered our prices to make our inclusive designs more accessible...
19 days ago • 1 min read
Next up in our June business highlight series: Pride Socks! Pride Socks sells apparel that spreads love, pride, respect, and inclusion, changing the world from the feet up. They've got rainbow striped tube, athletic, and casual socks plus t-shirts, tanks, trucker hats, shoelaces, stickers, buttons, and even a Pride mystery box. Hooray! Use the code TRANSLOVE for 15% off your order and show Pride Socks some love! Shop now! This is an affiliate link, and Parents of Trans Youth gets a little...
23 days ago • 1 min read
Next up in our June business highlight series: FLAVNT Streetwear! From our friends at FLAVNT: FLAVNT Streetwear is an Austin-based and queer-owned independent clothing company producing quality clothing for the LGBTQ community (and its allies) since 2014. Started with the goal of creating clothes that promote confidence and pride, FLAVNT is all about being comfortable with who you are and flaunting that to the world. We promote this message of self-love and confidence through our designs and...
26 days ago • 1 min read
Next up in our June business highlight series: The Phluid Project! From our friends at Phluid: Founded in 2018, The Phluid Project is more than a brand - it's a movement rooted in community, self-expression, and education. We champion inclusivity and celebrate every individual, regardless of gender identity, race, age, body size, ability, faith, or nationality. Through our non-profit arm, The Phluid Phoundation, we’ve proudly raised over $1 million to directly support frontline workers and...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Are you ready for a month full of rainbows, glitter, and queer joy? I sure am. But I'm also keeping in mind that Pride started as a protest, and that protest is still going on. Yes, wear that rainbow t-shirt. But also think about what you can do to support the queer and trans communities this month. One way you can do that is to support trans-owned and trans-aligned businesses, this month and all year long! To get you started, I'll be highlighting a few businesses in each email during June....
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
The Trans Youth Emergency Project of the Campaign for Southern Equality will host a free online youth and parent support session led by the amazing mothasistah™ and yours truly! Many parents of transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive youth are struggling with the recent orders, policies, and bills affecting their kids. TYEP is committed to providing a safe, welcoming space for these brave young folks and their families – so they’re welcoming parents and caregivers of trans kids and young...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read