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Brotherly Allyship Fuels Confidence and Health for a Trans Teen
health-and-wellness18 days ago

Brotherly Allyship Fuels Confidence and Health for a Trans Teen

Chazzie Grosshandler, who came out as transgender at age 9, credits her brother Lev with providing unwavering allyship that helped her feel seen; research shows family acceptance boosts self-esteem, social support, and health for LGBTQ+ youth, and siblings can be a crucial support source. Lev’s advocacy, curiosity, and shared experiences have strengthened their bond as they’ve grown older, and their family started The GenderCool project to uplift trans and nonbinary youth. The piece notes rising LGBTQ identification among young people and emphasizes ongoing allyship, while pointing to mental health resources like the 988 Lifeline.

via USA Today|
#family-acceptance#health-and-wellness#lgbtq
"Challenges Faced by Gay Couple as Girlfriend's Parents Deny Relationship"
lgbtq-relationships3 years ago

"Challenges Faced by Gay Couple as Girlfriend's Parents Deny Relationship"

A gay woman seeks advice on how to handle her girlfriend's parents who refuse to acknowledge their relationship. Despite attempts to win them over, the father continues to ignore her and she is not welcomed into their home. The columnist advises patience and suggests that the girlfriend seek therapy to cope with her parents' rejection. The burden of managing the family conflict falls on the adult children, who may choose to maintain relationships through avoidance, acceptance, or setting boundaries. The girlfriend's mother may become an ally, but the father's rejection should be viewed as his loss. In another letter, a man expresses discomfort with his wife accepting expensive gifts from her ex-husband, prompting the columnist to encourage open communication and understanding of each other's feelings.

via OregonLive|
#boundaries#family-acceptance#lgbtq