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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.
List of contents
Introduction
PART 1: The Coming Out ProcessChapter 1: Coming Out Basics: What does it Mean and How do you Respond?
Chapter 2: "Coming Out to Myself": Supporting Your VIP Through Questioning, Exploration, and Discovery
Chapter 3: Coming Out at Home: Creating a Safe Home Environment and Talking to Family Members
Chapter 4: Coming Out in Your Community
PART 2: Building Strong FoundationsChapter 5: Processing Your Feelings
Chapter 6: Protecting Your VIP's Mental and Emotional Health
Chapter 7: Finding and Leaning on Your Community: Where to Find Support
Chapter 8: Medical Transitions
Chapter 9: Finding Joy
PART 3: Supporting Trans Youth in the World: What to Expect and What you Can DoChapter 10: Living as a Transgender Person and Understanding Current Stigma
Chapter 11: School as a Transgender Person
Chapter 12: Healthcare as a Transgender Person
Chapter 13: Leaving the Nest: Preparing your VIP for College, the Workforce, and the World
Chapter 14: Bigger Than Us: Supporting Trans Youth Around the Country
Conclusion
Glossary of Terms
Notes
Bibliography
Acknowledgments
Index
About the Author
About the author
Ben V. Greene is a public speaker, LGBTQ+ inclusion consultant, and openly transgender man. Ben has dedicated his career to spreading empathy, awareness, and understanding about the transgender community. He is active on the speaking circuit, with audiences ranging from the UK’s Diversity Live! to NASA. Ben is a guest lecturer on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Cornell University in addition to serving on the board of the Tufts Master’s Degree in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. He resides in St. Louis, Missouri.
