My child is trans, now what? : a joy-centered approach to support / Ben V. Greene.
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TextPublisher: Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2024]Description: xv, 203 pages ; 23 cmContent type: - text
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- 9781538186459
- 1538186454
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
A powerful book for readers aiming to support trans youth that Booklist calls a "warm and generous book [that] will help a wide range of readers" and Publishers Weekly says is "a pragmatic program for parenting beyond the gender binary."
As a full-time public speaker specializing in spreading awareness and understanding of the transgender community, what Ben Greene hears most from parents and loved ones is the phrase "I'm sorry." They're sorry for using the wrong word, sorry for asking an offensive question, sorry for not knowing this already, sorry for asking a question at all. The combination of exhaustion from trans people who have become their community's designated educator and the growing trend of "canceling" anyone who says anything wrong has created a culture where people who have good hearts and minimal access to information are so afraid to make a mistake they don't even try.
In My Child is Trans, Now What? A Joy-Centered Approach to Support , Greene breaks the mold by offering a judgement-free guide to people across generations, from millennial parents to members of older generations who may not have had previous positive exposure to the trans community. Greene focuses on providing two key resources in this book: information and emotional support. He explains what to expect, what systems exist to support trans youth, and what loved ones can do to help.
Using a combination of personal stories and experiences, definitions, and additional resources, My Child is Trans, Now What ? is an essential guide for anyone looking to help trans youth thrive.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Part I: The coming-out process. Coming-out basics -- 'Coming out to myself' -- Coming out at home -- Coming out in your community -- Part II: Building strong foundations. Processing your feelings -- Protecting your VIP's mental and emotional health -- Finding and leaning on your community -- Medical transition -- Finding joy -- Part III: Supporting trans youth in the world: what to expect and what you can do. Living as a transgender person and understanding current stigma -- Going to school as a transgender person -- Accessing healthcare as a transgender person -- Leaving the nest -- Bigger than us -- Conclusion.
"My Child Is Trans, Now What? is for parents and loved ones of transgender youth and young adults at any stage in their journey. Trans education free of judgment is in short supply, and this book combines personal stories, key resources, and emotional support to guide those who wish to help trans youth but don't know how"-- Provided by publisher.