Straight Wife Trans Life

New laws are trying to erase transgender people and Law SB 244 that recently passed in the U.S. state of Kansas is a prime example. Transgender people are here to stay and in this episode, I touch on how wasteful and cruel this law is for the transgender community, a sliver of the population who are people like the rest of us. 
Mentioned or related to this episode:
ACLU: Understanding the SB 244 Law in Kansas
Kansas SB 244 Law Details
Request Assistance from ACLU Kansas
Transgender Law Center Resources
Lamda Legal
LGBTQ Foundation of Kansas
Trans Lawrence Coalition
Boots on the Ground Midwest 
Transgender Institute (Kansas City, MO)
PFLAG Kansas City (including KS) 
Erin in the Morning to follow for transgender legislation updates
Advocate & Educator to follow on Instagram
Due to current events in the US:
Rainbow Railroad
TransLash: Trans Relocation Guide -- Finding Trans Aslyum and Safe Havens
Transgender Law Center Resources
Information for allies:
PFLAG Guide to Being a Trans Ally(PDF)
GLAAD Tips for Allies of Transgender People
Advocates for Transgender Equality ally guide
Human Rights Campaign ally guide
Places to look for therapy and professional support:
Psychology Today
Coaching for Cis & Straight Partners of Transgender, Gender Diverse, and LGBTQ+ Folx 
More transgender families: 
YouTube Channel: Great Scotts
YouTube Channel: Jammidodger
TikTok: TransitionTogether
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
 
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Get in touch, I'm happy to hear from you or answer questions.
If you would like to support the podcast, consider donating to: The Trevor Project, GLAAD, PFLAG and PFLAG International chapters,Lambda Legal, Advocates for Trans Equality, The Williams Institute, your local LGBTQ+ centers.

In this episode, my spouse shares whether she has regrets not coming out sooner and touches on the topic of what might have been missed since she came out as an adult.
Due to current events in the US:
Rainbow Railroad
TransLash: Trans Relocation Guide -- Finding Trans Aslyum and Safe Havens
Transgender Law Center Resources
Information for allies:
PFLAG Guide to Being a Trans Ally(PDF)
GLAAD Tips for Allies of Transgender People
Advocates for Transgender Equality ally guide
Human Rights Campaign ally guide
Places to look for therapy and professional support:
Psychology Today
Coaching for Cis & Straight Partners of Transgender, Gender Diverse, and LGBTQ+ Folx 
More transgender families: 
YouTube Channel: Great Scotts
YouTube Channel: Jammidodger
TikTok: TransitionTogether
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
 
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Get in touch, I'm happy to hear from you or answer questions.
If you would like to support the podcast, consider donating to: The Trevor Project, GLAAD, PFLAG and PFLAG International chapters, Lambda Legal, Advocates for Trans Equality, The Williams Institute, your local LGBTQ+ centers.

The new season begins with a reflection on the fourth year post-disclosure and how things looked then versus now. 
Mentioned in or related to this episode: 
PFLAG and International PFLAG: Support, Education, and Advocacy for LGBTQ+ People and their Loved Ones
Due to current events in the US:
Rainbow Railroad
TransLash: Trans Relocation Guide -- Finding Trans Aslyum and Safe Havens
Transgender Law Center Resources
Information for allies:
PFLAG Guide to Being a Trans Ally(PDF)
GLAAD Tips for Allies of Transgender People
Advocates for Transgender Equality ally guide
Human Rights Campaign ally guide
Places to look for therapy and professional support:
Psychology Today
Coaching for Cis & Straight Partners of Transgender, Gender Diverse, and LGBTQ+ Folx 
More transgender families: 
YouTube Channel: Great Scotts
YouTube Channel: Jammidodger
TikTok: TransitionTogether
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
 
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Get in touch, I'm happy to hear from you or answer questions.
If you would like to support the podcast, consider donating to: The Trevor Project, GLAAD, PFLAG and PFLAG International chapters, Lambda Legal, Advocates for Trans Equality, The Williams Institute, your local LGBTQ+ centers.

The season ends with a message of hope and an encore interview with special guest, Abbe Kruger. Abbe is a life coach who dedicates herself to supporting cisgender and straight spouses or partners, and couples, managing changes in sexuality, gender identity and gender expression. Abbe can help you anywhere in the world, you can contact her here.  
The podcast returns in January. Thank you for listening and here's to hoping for a wonderful year ahead.
Mentioned in or related to this episode: 
Coaching for Cis & Straight Partners of Transgender, Gender Diverse, and LGBTQ+ Folx 
Them: How to Prepare for your First Visit Home after Transitioning
TransVitae: Helping Your Family Accept a Transgender Partner
Pronoun Pins: Human Rights Campaign pronoun pins , PFLAG pronoun buttons, Dissent pins, Etsy pronoun pins 
Information for allies:
PFLAG Guide to Being a Trans Ally(PDF)
GLAAD Tips for Allies of Transgender People
Advocates for Transgender Equality ally guide
Human Rights Campaign ally guide
Places to look for therapy and professional support:
Psychology Today
Coaching for Cis & Straight Partners of Transgender, Gender Diverse, and LGBTQ+ Folx 
More transgender families: 
YouTube Channel: Great Scotts
YouTube Channel: Jammidodger
TikTok: TransitionTogether
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
 
* * * 
Get in touch, I'm happy to hear from you or answer questions.
If you would like to support the podcast, consider donating to: The Trevor Project, GLAAD, PFLAG and PFLAG International chapters, Lambda Legal, The Williams Institute, your local LGBTQ+ centers.

It is an ongoing calculation to decide when to tell someone new that your spouse is transgender. Everyone in your circle may know, but one still has to decide if it is necessary, if you think your spouse will be okay with it if they're not there, and whether it is even up to your spouse when you feel like it is the right moment to share that piece of information with someone new.
In this episode, my spouse and I discuss a recent situation where we were caught off guard and another where I made the decision to tell someone that she happens to be transgender.
Information for allies:
PFLAG Guide to Being a Trans Ally(PDF)
GLAAD Tips for Allies of Transgender People
Advocates for Transgender Equality ally guide
Human Rights Campaign ally guide
Places to look for therapy and professional support:
Psychology Today
Coaching for Cis & Straight Partners of Transgender, Gender Diverse, and LGBTQ+ Folx 
More transgender families: 
YouTube Channel: Great Scotts
YouTube Channel: Jammidodger
TikTok: TransitionTogether
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
 
* * * 
Get in touch, I'm happy to hear from you or answer questions.
If you would like to support the podcast, consider donating to: The Trevor Project, GLAAD, PFLAG and PFLAG International chapters, Lambda Legal, The Williams Institute, your local LGBTQ+ centers.