In our first published podcast, TMFC presents a candid interview with a mother of three whose youngest child expressed gender identity curiosity. Join us as we explore concepts related to living in a rural community while traversing the unknown territory of non-binary gender expression.

Resources:

"George" by Alex Gino
When people look at George, they think they see a boy. But she knows she's not a boy. She knows she's a girl. George thinks she'll have to keep this a secret forever until the opportunity to play a girl in the school play comes up. George takes this opportunity to express who she really is. 

"Raising Ryland: Our Story of Parenting a Transgender Child with No Strings Attached" by Hillary Whittington
After they discovered their daughter Ryland was deaf at age one and needed cochlear implants, the Whittingtons spent nearly four years successfully teaching Ryland to speak. But once Ryland gained the power of speech, it was time for them to listen as Ryland insisted, "I am a boy!" Hillary and her husband, Jeff, made it their mission to support their child---no matter what.

"The Transgender Teen" by Stephanie Brill and Lisa Kenney
What do you do when your son announces he is transgender and asks that you call her by a new name? Or what if your child uses a term you’ve never heard of to describe themselves (neutrois, agender, non-binary, genderqueer, androgyne…) and when you didn’t know what they meant, they left the room and now won’t speak to you about it? Perhaps your daughter recently asked you not to use gendered pronouns when referring to ‘her’ anymore, preferring that you use “they”; you’re left wondering if this is just a phase, or if there’s something more that you need to understand about your child.

"Rewind Fast Forward: A Practical Guide of the Transgender Student for Teachers" by Joanne Calcagno
This book is a look at the Transgender Community and what it entails. You are taking a journey from a previous century now gaining a new lifestyle. Read on and discover all the answers you may have about the Transgender Lifestyle from a former teacher's perspective.

"Transition and Beyond: Observations on Gender Identity" by Reid Vanderburgh
Do you have a friend, co-worker, or family member who is trans? Are you trans yourself and looking for a book to help friends and loved ones better understand? Are you seeking understanding on your own behalf? This is the book for you! Transition and Beyond will help anyone seeking information of what it means (and doesn't mean) to be trans. This book addresses issues that arise when considering transition, such as: Partner/spouse issues, coming out to family, religious considerations, addiction and transition, workplace disclosure, children transitioning, what does 'support' look like?, what does 'post-transition' mean?, trans in the new millenium.

"...mom, I need to be a girl" by Just Evelyn
This book, written by the single mother of a Transsexual teen-ager, is a true account of their experiences wending their way through the morass of roadblocks and confusion in seeking approval for the son to become the daughter she had always been meant to be. It describes clearly the troubles that the "system" deliver to maintain the status-quo, and the overwhelming drive needed by both the child and the parent in overcoming these burdens and achieving success. This should be required reading for any parent of a Transgendered person.

"Gracefully Grayson" by Ami Polonsky
"In this sweet and thoughtful debut, an introverted sixth grader begins to come into her own as a transgender girl. The writing is clear and effortless, with a straightforward plot and likable characters. Grayson is a charming narrator who balances uncertainty with clarity, bravery with anxiety. This title has less obvious and didactic intent than other novels featuring transgender protagonists. A welcome addition to a burgeoning genre."―School Library Journal

Trans Family Interviews

Change on the Range: Transgender Family

Join us in the first installment of The Montana Family Center Wellness Series as Shana Dieterle delves into the intricacies of intuitive wisdom, self-healing, and how the subtle practice of Craniosacral Therapy can help facilitate gentle, long-term healing.

You can reach Shana for more information or an appointment at:

406-396-5788 (text or call) 

 127 N. Higgins, #303 Missoula MT 59802
 
ShanasHeartofHealing.com

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