If your elementary- or high school-age child has said something like: “I don’t feel like a girl.” “I think I’m a boy.” “Can you use they/them for me?” “I want a different name.” It can stop you in your tracks. You may feel protective. Confused. Afraid of doing the wrong thing. You may wonder whether this is a phase, whether you’re supposed to correct it, or whether affirming it somehow makes it permanent. Maybe you've already responded and are now wondering: Am I doing the ri

Let’s be honest: things are hard . They’ve been hard for a while, and in 2026 they remain hard in very specific, targeted ways for trans people — especially trans kids and teens. If you’ve been paying attention to the news, social media, or political discourse, you’ve likely seen it: trans people treated like a debate, a threat, or a problem to solve. So let’s say this clearly and without caveats: Trans people are not the problem. Your identity is real. You deserve safety, di

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