Thriving through Transition: Self-Care for Parents of Transgender Children

n nMom, Dad -I'm Transgender. n n As the parent - What do you say? What do you do? n How do you cope with what is about to unfold in your life? n n A parent's life can change forever when a child comes out and says they are transgender. Whether your child is 5 or 50, the word transgender or transition, will likely cause a multitude of conflicting emotions and countless questions. Parents, are often unprepared to know what's next and most importantly, know how to care for themselves in the process. n n This book was written to make the adjustment process easier for parents or anyone who loves a transgender person. Specifically, you will: n n - Gain insight regarding what the issues are that parents commonly face n - Receive valuable suggestions on how to work through feelings such as grief, denial, depression, anger, shame and guilt. n - Learn conflict management for siblings and other family members. n - Become well-versed in knowing what to say to others and how to effectively deal with resistance. n - Develop effective methods of addressing religious, cultural and social issues. n - Discover how to cope and take care of yourself in the process n - Understand acceptance and what it can mean for you as the parent. n This book is a must-read resource for family members, educators, clergy, counselors, the medical field, social awareness advocates and everyone who loves a transgender person and the parent raising them. n