Part I: The coming-out process. Coming-out basics: what does it mean, and how do you respond? ; "Coming out to myself": supporting your VIP through questioning, exploration, and discovery ; Coming out at home: creating a safe home environment and talking to family members ; Coming out in your community -- Part II: Building strong foundations. Processing your feelings ; Protecting your VIP's mental and emotional health ; Finding and leaning on your community: where to find support ; Medical transition ; Finding joy -- Part III: Supporting trans youth in the world: what to expect and what you can do. Living as a transgender person and understanding current stigma ; Going to school as a transgender person ; Accessing healthcare as a transgender person ; Leaving the nest: preparing your VIP for college, the workforce, and the world ; Bigger than us: supporting trans youth around the country.
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