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The Phoenix Chapter of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians And Gays (and Bisexual, Trans, and "Questioning" People).  Proudly serving the Valley of the Sun...and beyond!


 

Resources for Transgender, Transsexual & Cross-Dressing Individuals, Their Families & Friends

 

Quote from a female-to-male transsexual:
"I mistakenly came out to my mother as a lesbian in 1973;
she told me that I had an over-active imagination and watched too much television.
When I came out to her as a transsexual 22 years later, she said:
'Are you sure you wouldn't rather go back to being just a lesbian?'"
- Author unknown -

 

General Information | For Parents, Family & Friends | For Transgender Individuals | For Spouses | Resources:  Local, Online, National | More

 

 

General Information for Everyone:

Information for Parents, Family, and Friends:
 

Pamphlets -- Viewable Online

Welcoming Our Trans Family and Friends

This resource is for parents and friends of transgender and gender non-conforming adults and youth. This guide will help answer some of your questions and concerns. This publication provides information, resources and strategies on creating a safe space for transgender and gender non-conforming family and friends, as well as addressing your own feelings.

Our Trans Children, Sixth Edition

This is the newest version of the PFLAG Transgender Network (TNET) cornerstone publication. The book is an introduction to trans issues especially for parents of “children” of all ages.  Contents include commonly asked questions, commonalities and differences between sexual orientation and gender identity, issues of transgendered youth, and transgender and the law.  [En español]

If You Are Concerned about Your Child's Gender Behaviors:  A Guide for Parents

This guide for parents answers the most frequently asked questions about your child's gender behaviors.  [En español]

Answers to Common Questions About Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth


[En español]

Answers to Parents' Questions about Transgender People


[En español]

Answers to Parents' Questions about Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender People


[En español]

 

Video Clips -- Viewable Online

            Dr. Oz Talks to Transgender Kids & Their Parents:

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Information for Transgender Individuals:

 

 Pamphlets -- Viewable Online

Be Yourself:  Questions and Answers for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Youth

Today's youth face more social pressures than ever, especially since young people are coming out at increasingly younger ages. This publication offers a supportive approach to common questions asked by teens who may be questioning their sexual orientation. It also provides hotline numbers for teens and a list of resources. [En español]

I Think I Might Be Transgender, Now What Do I Do?

A brochure published by Advocates for Youth for young men who are questioning their gender identity and/or gender expression.  [En español]

Answers to Common Questions About Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth


[En español]

Coming Out Trans to Your Parents and Family

This single-page handout outlines things you need to consider when you plan to come out to your parents and family. It is a guide to making the coming out process as comfortable as possible.

 

Video Clips -- Viewable Online

            Oprah Talks to a High School Quarterback Who Became a Lesbian:

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Information for Spouses:

Local Resources:

  • Check our list of local GLBT community groups
  • Central Arizona Shelter Services
    Effective 01/01/2009, this provider of housing services for the homeless, will permit transgender individuals to be housed at their shelters according to their gender identity.
  • TransMentors International Inc.
    A non-profit organization which provides aid, support and assistance to Trans-identified individuals.  Their website also includes resources for trans youth, for trans adults, and for family and friends of trans individuals.

Online Resources:

Organizations (national): Mailing Lists:

Additional Resources:

The following information and resources were provided to us by one of our local PFLAGers, Daria.  We truly appreciate this enlightening and informative information!

Here are a few resources for comprehending transsexualism.  Transsexualism has been around since womankind has.  The significant difference today is that now those who suffer from Gender Identity Disorder have the medical means to more truly live as the gender they believe themselves to be.  Most of the books on the subject tend to fall into two categories, cold clinical books or sensationalistic freakish treatments.  Transsexualism, transvestism, cross-dressing, she-males, etc., are often lumped together but are in reality very different and should be treated separately.

Just as the achievements of other minority groups have been negated so have those of transsexuals.  Transsexuals are as varied as the general population.  Some have high achievements and scientists, lawyers, doctors.  Here are the links to the website’s of a few -- there are many others.

Lynn Conway (website 1; website 2)-- Computer Scientist Electrical Engineer, Inventor, Research Manager, Professor of Electrical and Computer Science, Emerita University of Michigan

 Becky Allison, MD

Some General Resources:

 Gender Rights Organizations:

A few good books:

“True Selves” is one of the best books describing transsexualism and is in a format that is understandable by anyone.  It is one of the most compassionate treatments of the subject.  It describes the Dilemma and the resolution.

“Understanding Transsexualism for Families, Friends, Co-Workers and Helping Professionals”, by Mildred L. Brown and Chloe Ann Rounsley. (Publisher's website)

“Sex Changes – The Politics of Transgendersim” by Pat Califia.  Covers social, political, and historical issues.

“Mirrors – Portrait of a Lesbian Transsexual” Geri Nettick with Beth Elliot.  The heartbreaking and empowering story of a Geri Nettick in the lesbian feminist community.

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