A gentle and informative guide for parents of trans youth
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 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.
THE FACTS
📕 Clear, concise and full of joy
📘 great ideas and tips for celebrations and allyship
📙 written by a well-known trans educator
THE GOOD BITS
So! Let’s try this again. I believe my last m*%a accounts were banned because of my vocal support of #transyouth and #transrights – but you know what? It’s important. They can ban me again if they want. I will keep speaking out because I’m privileged to be in a safe position to do so.
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Now that is out of the way, let’s get back to the #joy!
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We need more books like “My Child is Trans, Now What?: A Joy-Centered Approach to Support”. Ben Greene (@pseudo.bro on instagram) offers readers everything they need to become a better ally, friend, parent, sibling… or just to become the kind of human being the world needs more of. This book is welcoming, and has a lovely mixture of personal experience, examples and practical ideas and tasks that folks can do to make the world a more welcoming place for trans people.
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This is a perfect introduction for people who have no knowledge base. The concepts make a lot of sense and are simple and clear. The great part is that there’s something in it for everyone to learn… I particularly enjoyed the way that Ben focused on positive interactions and information.
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Please read this book if you are curious, if you have a trans friend, if someone has let you know they are trans – this is a brave, wonderful, joyful and practical resource. I really wish I had read this book back when my friend came out to me as trans. We DEFINITELY would have had a coming out party and a VIP photoshoot for them to express themselves however they wanted!
THE LINKS
I borrowed this book from the Library and here is my honest review!
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