""Very real threats to basic human rights mean that calls to LGBTQ+ crisis hotlines spiked by 700 percent after Election Day. More than 800 anti-trans bills have hit state capitols around the country, all aiming to disenfranchise and, in many cases, criminalize the very existence of this tiny percentage of the U.S. population-along with the people who love and care for them. It takes a lot of mental energy to process so much hate.""
"'You absolutely cannot take care of your child if you are not taking care of yourself,' Day writes, quoting psychiatrist Jack Turban. 'Make sure you have social support, and if possible, a personal therapist as well. In the same way community connectedness is important for kids, being in a support group with other parents of gender-diverse kids can be a game changer.'"
Parents of transgender children face intensified threats and legal attacks following the 2024 election, with crisis hotline calls rising 700 percent and over 800 anti-trans bills introduced in state legislatures. These pressures force families to change how they navigate daily life and expend significant mental energy processing hostility and potential criminalization. Survival strategies emphasize parental self-care, access to personal therapy, robust social support, and community connectedness. Joining parent support groups, connecting with local Parents of Trans Youth chapters, and using resources like Trans Lifeline are recommended actions to sustain caregivers and help trans children thrive amid hostile policy environments.
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