S1E2: Professional Help and Support Groups

This episode focuses on therapy and support groups after a spouse or partner comes out as transgender. Throw out any stigmas about therapy and keep moving forward.

Mentioned in this episode:

• PFLAG National and International (great organization, highly recommend)
• Local example - Pacific Center for Human Growth
• Local example - Ingersoll Gender Center
• Psychology Today
• Please note: the link to one support group I mentioned has been removed due to ongoing, permitted transphobia

Other places for partners to seek support or find a similar group/community:

• Reddit group: My Partner is Trans
• Facebook: there are several solid support groups for partners/spouses/families like this one and here's another
• Facebook: support group for ex partners of transgender/gender fluid individuals
• Check out Discord, too

Podcast site: evolving list of resources

Other stories with spouses or family members of a transgender person:

• The Cut: My Husband is Now my Wife: Trans Women's Wives on Their Own Dramatic Transformations
• Chicago Tribune: Suburban Wife Loves the Person, Not the Gender, After Spouse Comes out as Woman
• YouTube Channel: The Rage

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