You are the number one most important factor in your kid’s overall well-being.
You are the number one most important factor in your kid’s overall well-being.
Leading Education & Resource Hub for parents raising transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive youth. All the information you need, in one place.
FREE EVENT | January 15, 2025 @5 pm PT (8 pm ET)
Navigating Vaginoplasty Together: Preparation, Recovery, and Family Support
with Thomas Satterwhite, MD
This discussion will offer a comprehensive overview of preparing for vaginoplasty—physically, socially, and emotionally—including surgical options, what to expect before and after surgery, and key aspects of a successful post-operative recovery. It will also delve into how families can provide meaningful support to their loved one during this complex and transformative journey.
Bio: Dr. Thomas Satterwhite earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Human Biology with Honors and his Medical Degree from Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. He continued at Stanford Hospital to complete his residency in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. To further specialize in facial surgery, Dr. Satterwhite pursued a craniofacial fellowship in Miami, Florida, under the guidance of Dr. S. Anthony Wolfe, a renowned leader in the field.
For additional information about Dr. Satterwhite, please visit: Dr. Thomas Satterwhite
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The Gender Journey
A Path For Parents From Confusion, Fear, And Doubt To Clarity And Confidence.
The gender journey for a parent follows a path that usually starts with a lot of fear and confusion. As you work your way through this first phase, which may involve some denial and bargaining, you find yourself squarely faced with the reality that your child is dealing with significant gender stuff and needs your help to navigate it. If in this process you realize your child is trans, non-binary, or gender expansive, you quickly set out on a quest to find accurate information about what to do to help your child and to figure out if this is even something you need to deal with…
Explore Resources: Your Guides to Understanding
EXPLORE ARTICLES
United States v. Skrmetti: Coping Strategies for Trans Folks & Families
Yesterday, on Wednesday, December 4, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in United States v. Skrmetti, an ACLU lawsuit [...]
Records That Trans People & Families Need to Prepare Before the New Administration Takes Office
As the New Administration prepares to take office, it’s more important than ever for trans individuals to take proactive steps [...]
Transgender Day of Remembrance 2024 (#TDOR2024)
Transgender Day of Remembrance (#TDOR) is an annual observance that takes place on November 20th to honor the lives of [...]
The U.S. Election Results: Moving Forward with Love, Hope, & Resilience
Dear Community. We at the TransFamily Alliance and the Gender Health Training Institute had a lot of feelings regarding the [...]
Celebrating Transgender Awareness Month 2024
November is Transgender Awareness Month, and we're sharing everything we've got for helping to affirm you and your family's unique [...]
Ongoing Story of a Kid’s Gender Journey – Parts 1-11
Welcome to a comprehensive collection of blog posts chronicling one transgender teen’s journey of gender awakening. This series offers a [...]
The Strong Connection Between Halloween and Being Trans
There are many reasons to feel excited about the end of the year´s activities. Meeting with family, the holidays, and [...]
A LOT TO BE PROUD OF!
No one can tell why a person becomes part of the chosen ones. Yes, I´m talking about why someone is [...]
EXPLORE STORIES
Ongoing Story of a Kid’s Gender Journey – Part 11
This is part of an ongoing series. See the rest of this series here, along with links to other resources [...]
Ongoing Story of a Kid’s Gender Journey – Part 10
This is part of an ongoing series. See the rest of the series here, along with links to other resources [...]
Ongoing Story of a Kid’s Gender Journey – Part 9
This is part of an ongoing series. See the rest of the series here, along with links to other resources [...]
Ongoing Story of a Kid’s Gender Journey – Part 8
This is part of an ongoing series. See the rest of the series here, along with links to other resources [...]
You are not alone in all of this no matter where you are on your journey
All parents are welcome here! We are better together!
TransFamily Alliance supports parents from all backgrounds and holds as part of its mission a full commitment to be supportive and accountable to issues of diversity. We welcome all parents regardless of age, race, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, physical ability, thinking style, religion, and physical location to our community and believe that our personal backgrounds bring richness to our community.
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