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Support for parents of children possibly exploring trans identity

33 replies

blueskiesrule · 15/11/2021 12:34

Hi, I’ve followed these boards quietly for a while and am familiar with some of the issues. On behalf of a friend I would really appreciate some support resources to help her navigate her 14 year old talking about a possible trans identity. I looked at Young Minds which is helpful but quickly recommends Stonewall & mentions GIDS. I looked at Transgender Trend too. Essentially I’m looking for something with a watchful waiting approach and space or support for my friend to think through how best to support without full affirm just yet. I remember there was a helpful thread but it doesn’t seem to be there any more from April. TIA

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RufustheBadgeringReindeer · 15/11/2021 13:17

@ArabellaScott

There is a board on MN for LGBT families/kids, though I'm not honestly sure where it is to point you to it, OP
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Being a parent

ArabellaScott · 15/11/2021 13:17

Found it: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/lgbt_parents

ArabellaScott · 15/11/2021 13:16

There is a board on MN for LGBT families/kids, though I'm not honestly sure where it is to point you to it, OP

Helleofabore · 15/11/2021 13:10

Stella O'Malley is good - genspect.org (as 3times mentioned)

segm.org is also a good source of information, not necessarily support.

Leafstamp · 15/11/2021 13:04

This was a useful recent thread: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/womens_rights/4396064-best-web-site-to-direct-to

Doubletoilandtrouble · 15/11/2021 13:00

There are some therapists that are following the watchful waiting approach as well. Hopefully someone will come along and tell you more.

3timeslucky · 15/11/2021 12:59

The Gender: A Wider Lens podcast is well worth a listen for any parent. Stella O'Malley is also involved with Genspect.

ahagwearsapointybonnet · 15/11/2021 12:45

Bayswater Support Group bayswatersupport.org.uk have been mentioned here before I believe, also I think there's a new group called Genspect though I don't know much about it? Think there's one or two others as well that I can't remember just now... Oh and Lily Maynard's blog is very good lilymaynard.com