by Susan Berland | Feb 19, 2020 | Family, LGBTQ Issues |
Indeed, moms of LGBTQ kids are the best. For some, their child coming out was no big deal. For others, it was about reconstructing all they’d learned about what it meant to be LGBTQ. For all of us, we love our kids beyond measure. For some of us, it meant rearranging...
by Susan Berland | Jan 15, 2020 | Family, LGBTQ Issues |
I recently asked this question on my public Facebook pages: “What’s your number one tip to the parent of an LGBTQ child who just came out?” The answers were not surprising and heartening to read. There are so many amazing parents out there and they...
by Susan Berland | Dec 11, 2019 | LGBTQ Issues |
I recently started listing my pronouns on my emails and my social media accounts. Some people might think it’s obvious. I’m not transgender, why should I list my pronouns? I guess it’s obvious because I’ve identified as female all my life. I think I look female. I...
by Susan Berland | Dec 4, 2019 | Family, LGBTQ Issues |
Thanksgiving is over and many of us are getting ready for the holidays. Some are preparing for Christmas, some for Chanukah, some for Kwanza and some for the winter solstice. For many of us it’s a time of excitement and joy and even presents! I can’t help but think of...
by Susan Berland | Nov 20, 2019 | LGBTQ Issues |
Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance. It is a day that honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. For me, it is a day to remember those who lost their lives for no other reasons than they were...
by Susan Berland | Nov 6, 2019 | LGBTQ Issues |
You have an LGBTQ child or family member or friend. How can you be a good ally? Being an ally is important to those you love who are LGBTQ. First, educate yourself. Learn as much as you can about sexual orientation and gender identity? Do you know the difference? Do...
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