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Title: New ‘It Gets Better’ video features parents of transgender youth
Post by: Shana A on April 26, 2012, 08:33:46 AM
Post by: Shana A on April 26, 2012, 08:33:46 AM
New 'It Gets Better' video features parents of transgender youth
Staff Reports
http://www.lgbtqnation.com/2012/03/new-it-gets-better-video-features-parents-of-transgender-youth/ (http://www.lgbtqnation.com/2012/03/new-it-gets-better-video-features-parents-of-transgender-youth/)
"In the Life Media" on Monday released an "It Gets Better" video featuring parents of transgender youth delivering a message of support for other such parents, the first "It Gets Better" video of its kind.
In the video, parents from PFLAG's support group for families of transgender children share their personal struggles to understand their child's needs and find support for both themselves and their families.
[...]
"Families with transgender children must confront binary perceptions of gender, widespread transphobia and controversial parenting decisions. But with education and support, these parents are proof that it really does get better," said In the Life Media, in a statement.
Staff Reports
http://www.lgbtqnation.com/2012/03/new-it-gets-better-video-features-parents-of-transgender-youth/ (http://www.lgbtqnation.com/2012/03/new-it-gets-better-video-features-parents-of-transgender-youth/)
"In the Life Media" on Monday released an "It Gets Better" video featuring parents of transgender youth delivering a message of support for other such parents, the first "It Gets Better" video of its kind.
In the video, parents from PFLAG's support group for families of transgender children share their personal struggles to understand their child's needs and find support for both themselves and their families.
[...]
"Families with transgender children must confront binary perceptions of gender, widespread transphobia and controversial parenting decisions. But with education and support, these parents are proof that it really does get better," said In the Life Media, in a statement.
Title: Re: New ‘It Gets Better’ video features parents of transgender youth
Post by: Constance on April 26, 2012, 12:29:53 PM
Post by: Constance on April 26, 2012, 12:29:53 PM
I have to remember to not watch things like this at work, even when I'm on a break. I start crying and people are going to wonder what's wrong.