2020 Gender Odyssey

Many parents struggle with the concept that transitioning is a "big decision". Instead, it might be better to begin looking at it as a natural, compassionate intervention to align your youth with their authentic self. If your youth had a medical condition, and a doctor recommended an intervention that could make their lives better, or potentially save your youth's life, would you put the decision on the youth? Would you present the options to your youth but then warn them to consider the financial implications, social implications, family implications, future implications on said intervention? Not likely! Instead of thinking of gender transition to reflect authentic gender identity as a “decision”, let’s start thinking of it as an intervention and see how the story changes. Come be empowered to take actions when it comes to your youth, in order to reduce distress and encourage authentic living!