"For transgender children, who, studies have shown, are disproportionately at risk of attempting suicide, that support can mean the difference between life and death. But some parents of trans kids don't stop at simply supporting their children and validating their gender identities. Amid endless attacks from the current presidential administration, these five fierce parents are fighting for the rights of all trans kids in the streets, the airwaves, and the halls of power."
"Stephen Chukumba wrote movingly about the rollercoaster that parents of trans and gender-expansive children are experiencing as they try to protect their kids in the current political climate. He said the relief of small victories - like Democratic wins in this month's elections and the Senate stripping anti-trans provisions from the continuing resolution that ended the recent government shutdown - gives way to anxiety when, for instance, the Supreme Court allows the Trump administration's anti-trans policies to take effect."
Supportive parents can make the difference between life and death for transgender children, who face disproportionate suicide risk. Some parents move from private support to public activism, confronting political attacks and advancing trans youth rights in multiple arenas. Democratic electoral gains and the Senate's removal of anti-trans provisions have provided temporary relief, while court and federal policies can reverse those gains and heighten anxiety. The Dads Foundation offers community-building retreats and resources for male-identified parents and caregivers of trans kids. Hope and organized resistance remain central tools for preparing families for an uncertain political future.
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