What a wonderful piece. So many bits that you will find useful — now, sometime in the future, or simply because they help foster empathy. 144 specific suggestions on how to be a good ally to transgender loved ones, gathered from more than 100 conversations with trans children and adults, their parents, and health-care providers.

From Weekly Filet #448, in July 2023.

The Transgender Family Handbook

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