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dickthegrouch

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5. PFLAG can be very helpful

Reply to Coventina (Original post)

Sun Jul 31, 2022, 06:24 PM

Jul 2022

Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays https://pflag.org/
They have quite a list of resources and groups in every State.

Another huge resource is the Trevor Project. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

Don't be afraid to call Child protective services if the boy is truly in danger from his father (unless they're in Texas or Florida).

Make sure your SIL and the boy know of the new "988" national suicide hotline where there are trained counselors 24/7.

Suicide Hotlines in The United States
Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
Trans Lifeline 1-877-565-8860 (for the transgender community)
TrevorLifeline 1-866-488-7386 (for LGBTQ youth)
Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255, Press 1

Good luck to all.

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Asking for advice regarding 13 year old trans boy [View all] Coventina Jul 2022 OP

Gather resources and information Tetrachloride Jul 2022 #1

He should try the school counselor, dad doesn't need to know about it questionseverything Jul 2022 #2

I was going to say this as well...school counselors can be super helpful FirstLight Jul 2022 #12

Being a teenager is tough in general questionseverything Jul 2022 #13

I'm sure there are trans youth groups that could provide much better help. Maraya1969 Jul 2022 #3

Trans Lifeline can help locate local resources KatK Jul 2022 #4

PFLAG can be very helpful dickthegrouch Jul 2022 #5

Who do his sisters live with? Why is this most vulnerable child left with dad? hedda_foil Jul 2022 #6

All three children are still under 18. The oldest lives with her boyfriend's family. Coventina Jul 2022 #15

If the house is that bad and dad is blind and disabled, your friend might be able to get custody. hedda_foil Jul 2022 #19

Good point. I will discuss this with her. Coventina Jul 2022 #20

Which state? Is there a Stonewall type organization? irisblue Jul 2022 #7

Arizona. I will look it up! Thanks! n/t Coventina Jul 2022 #16

To my surprise, Az Dept of Ed has this-Resources for LGBTQ+ Students, Educators, and Families irisblue Aug 2022 #23

University of Arizona LGBTQ student group might be able to give more local advice irisblue Aug 2022 #24

I see you are getting some very good contact numbers and advice. hlthe2b Jul 2022 #8

Check this out for info on FTM clothing. ShazzieB Jul 2022 #9

There are items you might not think of FreeState Aug 2022 #22

If he's interested in anime, manga Timeflyer Jul 2022 #10

Yes, there are places that sell such clothing Tesha Jul 2022 #11

Sadly, no. The sisters are still minors themselves. Coventina Jul 2022 #17

Lots of good points above. I hope the boy gets the help he needs for the challenges in front of him grantcart Jul 2022 #14

You make a lot of good points. I will discuss these ideas with my SIL. Coventina Jul 2022 #18

Huge thank you to all who responded! Coventina Jul 2022 #21