S1E12: The Power of Peer Support
Jun 04, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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Episode description
Groups can be disappointing but now isn't the time to go it alone. If your spouse or partner has come out as transgender, it is beneficial to find others in this situation to help you heal, navigate the ups and downs of the transition, and move forward. You'll be surprised, there are many of us out there.
Places to find peer-to-peer support:
- PFLAG National and International
- Open Reddit group may be helpful to find local resources or groups
- use search terms like SOFFA (Significant Others, Friends, Family, Allies) or transgender spouse support or transgender ally support or transgender center to find support near you
- OurPath (recommend the podcast)
Information for allies:
- PFLAG Guide to Being a Trans Ally (PDF)
- GLAAD Tips for Allies of Transgender People
- National Center for Transgender Equality ally guide
- Human Rights Campaign ally guide
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