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PFLAG NH is looking to expand our blog content and contributors.  We hope to host many voices on our website promoting LGBTQ+ topics and stories relevant to New Hampshire.

How queer youth are handing the election and what we need to do to support them.

It is my hope that in the coming months, we as a community wrap around the young queer people in our lives. They are especially susceptible to public opinion and fear mongering, so while we need to hear their fears, we need to work extra hard to help them feel safe both privately and publicly, mentally and physically.

Supporting my teen through gender affirming care: fear, curiosity, and love

Through this journey, I have had to face a lot of fears and uncertainty…I’m not sure they will ever completely go away, but it feels somehow more manageable now and I can feel hope also peeking through.

And sometimes, it’s easy.

Navigating identity stuff like name and pronouns has been a challenge for us sometimes, but in the spirit of bringing balance to the force, let’s talk about the myriad times it was actually easy! 

Let’s Talk About Failure

As I’ve written in previous posts, parenting a queer teenager has a lot of challenges.  I try to navigate these challenges with patience and grace, but sometimes, my blood still boils.  Sometimes I am humbled by failure. 

Know your rights part 3: using policies to help you

Okay, knowing all these policies is great and all, but you might be thinking, “but what can I do if my child is not being treated fairly at school and the policies are not being followed?” 

Know your rights part 2: NH school policies protecting trans* students

Knowing the policies can give parents the advantage they need to advocate for their kid if they are not being treated fairly.

Know your rights part 1 : federal policies for students

Education is a right, and a person’s identity should never interfere with their ability to go to school and learn.

A book that helped me to see myself

… it felt really good to see another mom’s journey on the page to help me feel like I am not alone.  We are not alone. 

Why you should leave queer books laying around your home and classroom

One person. One book. One magical moment.

The Pronoun Thing

When I was asked at Market Basket “are you doing the pronoun thing?”

About the blogger-meet Jenifer

Just a quick introduction to our blogger!