#transgender kids
A Letter to Trans Kids
Jessie Gender has made this great video addressing transgender children and youth.
She says:
I’m a trans person that’s been out for such a long time and confident in my identity and who i am and so i can’t even imagine what it must be like for all of you out there who may be younger, who may be a young trans kid trying to figure out how to walk that path, and feeling all of this horrible ways that the world feels like it’s treating trans people right now.
And i wish i could tell you differently, but I can’t tell you that it’s not understandable to be afraid and scared. But what i can tell you is this: The journey that i have been on has made me the happiest that i’ve ever been.
I know that if i went back in time and got to meet my younger self my younger self would be so shocked and happy to see who I become.
So I want you to never doubt that the journey of being trans is a beautiful one, an amazing one. And you are so lucky to be who you are.
And life is all about figuring ourselves out and you are already on the path to doing that .You’re doing it before many of us were able to, or even could articulate it, and on that note you inspire me so much.
Photo: Iurii Krasilnikov
ACLU: “Attorney general Paxton’s opinion and Governor Abbott’s letter have no legal effect, can’t change Texas law, and can’t override the constitutional rights of Texas families. No court anywhere in the country has ever found that gender-affirming care can be considered child abuse.”
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“to parents of trans kids across the country, if i can recommend one thing to work on today (besides hugging your babies harder than ever) it’s to start building a "safe folder”
a safe folder contains important items like your child’s medical and legal records (vaccination records, court documents/passports/etc showing their legal name if it’s been changed).
also include letters from trusted people like neighbors, your child’s principal, clergy, etc that talk about what a wonderful parent you are.
photos (including self portraits your children have drawn!) that document your trans child’s transition are also helpful. if you have a social media account & are considering deleting, download all your pics and posts first to use as evidence of their persistent gender identity.
one year my son drew me the LOVELIEST mother’s day card. he told me how much he loved me & how safe he felt when he was with me. the 1st thing i thought was “this is the sweetest thing he’s ever made me.” the 2nd (heartbreaking) thing i thought is “this goes in the safe folder.”
include report cards, too. medals/awards that they’ve earned from their accomplishments.
i pray you will never need to rely on your safe folder. but if someone calls CPS on you for doing nothing more than loving your transgender child and supporting them in the ways that they need, then you have evidence to back you up that YOU ARE A GOOD PARENT.
it will be okay. hug your babies, vote these douchecanoes out of office, and stay strong. love you.“
https://twitter.com/mrsbriggle/status/1496584638051016712
Update:response from the ACLU
