The Insight You Need To Be A Supportive Ally

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Happy Pride! In this Episode of Talking Twenty Podcast, we’re joined by Liam Jotham, a transgender man who gives valuable insight into the journey of being transgender in his twenties and offers advice on how to be a supportive parent, friend and ally in for someone in the LGBTQ+ Community. 

We touch on: 

- What is Transgender and how do you know if you are?

- What is the difference between Transgender, Cisgender and Non-binary?

- What are the fears of coming out to your loved ones?

- What is the process like for parents of children who are transgender?

- Is there a correlation between your Gender Identity and your Sexuality? 

- What do you do if you get someone’s pronouns wrong?

- What is involved in socially and medically transitioning?

- Advice for anyone struggling with the process of coming out.

You can connect with Liam on Instagram @positiveliamforcement

RESOURCES:

General Knowledge:

https://everydayfeminism.com/trans-gnc/

https://xtramagazine.com/

Learn about the Gender Identity and Sexuality:  https://www.genderbread.org/

Crisis Lines

Canada: https://www.youthline.ca/ 
Canada Trans Lifeline: (877) 330-6366

US: https://www.thetrevorproject.org
US Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860