![]() ![]() The other thing that we don't talk about a lot is understanding systems of oppression. We want to connect people to other trans people when they're first coming out. The things that we know that promote resilience: family support social support community support. What's more essential to who you are than your name?Įrickson-Schroth: Some of the newest research in LGBTQ health is about resilience. Teaching them to speak up for themselves about their name or pronoun is helping them be empowered as people. Jacobs: This isn't just about pronouns or names. Sometimes others are not going to come along. People can do that in their own life in all sorts of other ways. That way, you don't get misgendered throughout the building. Every time you go to any of the reception desks, there are stickers right there on the counter-you can write in your pronouns. I've even had people take an empty coffee can, cut in the top, and every time you misgender me, you put in a quarter. ![]() There are all sorts of things that I've suggested to people, like not responding. ![]() Sometimes parents are pretty supportive early on, but they struggle or have their own beliefs that make it hard to accept. ![]() They might take their time, so they might continue to use the person's birth name or assigned gender. Often, parents are well-meaning, but struggling with their own issues or their own questions. I see this play out as a therapist when parents are having more trouble coming onboard. ![]()
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