The issue of gender and differences of sexuality has become very prominent worldwide over the past decade.
In some countries, and communities, anything that veers from heterosexual is still punished. In many first world countries there has been a large shift towards acceptance and understanding of people who don't fit into rigid binary roles.
Workplaces and laws have been changed to provide accommodations. For some, this seems like an obvious progression, and rooted in kindness and care. For others this can feel very challenging, even offensive; particularly if your child comes home declaring they are choosing a different path.
Even if our own children aren't affected, they are living in a world were things have changed dramatically from when we were teenagers, so I decided we'd all benefit from listening to someone with extensive experience, and refreshing perspectives on gender.
Stella O'Malley's a psychotherapist, writer, public speaker and parent, with many years’ experience working as a mental health professional. She's also the founder of Genspect, an international alliance of professionals, trans people, de-transitioners, parent groups and others who seek high-quality care for gender-related distress.
Her podcast is called Gender: A Wider Lens, and her co-authored book is called When Kids Say They're Trans.
You can find out more about her at our website www.teenagersuntangled.com
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www.amindful-life.co.uk
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