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FREE EVENT | December 9, 2024 @6:30 pm PT (9:30 pm ET)
A Grand Love – a book talk and discussion with Janna Barkin
with Janna Barkin
At this gathering, Janna will share some of the main themes of A Grand Love, read a few excerpts, and we will have open discussion and Q&A.
Janna is an author, educator, support group facilitator, and parent coach. Her first book, He’s Always Been My Son: A Mother’s Story About Raising Her Transgender Son (Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2017), is an inspiring and moving story told from the heart of an extraordinary family. This book recounts the emotional and uplifting journey of raising a transgender child. Written with warmth and humor, He’s Always Been My Son reminds us to accept others for who they are.
Janna’s new book, A Grand Love: Stories for Grandparents of Transgender Grandchildren (Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2024), is sure to be a moving and helpful resource. A Grand Love is a book of personal stories and observations from the perspectives of the author, grandparents of transgender grandchildren, and transgender people themselves.
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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…
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