I am out to one person in my male life (save my wife and a couple of ex-girlfriends from many years ago). My friend is the mother of a adult non-binary child, born female, identifies as non-binary, and presents male. I decided to tell her because I thought my friend needed to know she had an ally who understood at least some of the the issues she and their child might face. She felt honored that I trusted her.
Today she sent me an email from the Trevor Project, which helps trans youth. Here is an excerpt:
So, unlike some posters think, when Maria and her wife intervene and try to persuade the parents they are absolutely doing the right thing. Read the above. Getting acceptance from one adult lowers the suicide risk by 40%. Their nephew needs an ally.In 2022, fewer than 1 in 3 transgender and nonbinary young people found their home to be gender-affirming, but acceptance from at least one adult can decrease the risk of LGBTQ youth attempting suicide by 40%.
And, contrary to other posters, kids of today are FAR more accepting than those of a generation before. They have access to far more information on their phones than any generation before them. There have been demonstrations in schools supporting LGBT kids. The kids are alright; it is the adults who are the problem.
The misinformation is spread by individuals who wish to maintain power. There was a video lately of a woman speaking at a public meeting that while she was never sexually abused by a drag queen she was sexually abused twice in church, but those in power are trying to curry favor with the church.
And that spreading of misinformation cost five lives in Colorado Springs yesterday, based on all available reporting.
Maria, be there for your nephew. And if your drives keep you sane, keep doing them.