Learning to be an Ally

 If you accept that your child is non-binary or Trans, one thing you will need to learn (possibly) is how to be a good Ally.

First, I am still learning. 

I have found that some moms become more focused on making the world an easier place for their child, such as Toilets that could use a generic word or icon but use the Female/Male specific pictures and or icons instead.

Some are quiet but are happy to tell friends and family who are curious, what they know and what their experience is with their child.

Some read everything and anything to understand their child, and then become experts in the field.

Some lose their child before they wake up.

Before you alienate your child, at least do some personal learning about this, but if you want to be an Ally, here are some websites I am looking at right now.

Transgender and Non-Binary People FAQ from Human Rights Campaign

Non-Binary Inclusion from LGBT Foundation

Persons of Nonbinary Gender — Awareness, Visibility, and Health Disparities from National Library of Medicine.

I have not read all of these throughout, it is a journey and I plan to return to these posts to help me explain to myself, my family, friends, and anyone who asks about Non-Binary or Trans people within my presence.

Growing up is hard.  If you identify as 'different' from the 'normal' then it will be even harder.

I don't think kids should have to live with their parents making them feel wrong. We need to shower them with love any way we know how.  For me, it means this blog, learning, accepting and helping the world accept my child and others like them.