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Timeflyer

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10. If he's interested in anime, manga

Reply to Coventina (Original post)

Sun Jul 31, 2022, 07:33 PM

Jul 2022

If he attends public school, and if there are kids there who are into anime, manga, Japanese animation etc. he might find support among them. My husband was HS teacher, and teacher/supervisor of the schools' Anime Club. Those kids were so great to each other! One of the kids was transgender, and their acceptance and compassion surely helped her make it through several difficult years. When these kids cosplay they cross-dress all the time, no big deal, and it's fun, no judgment.
So awful to be bullied over menstruating! I wish both sexes bled like that, at least once, to know what it entails. Might help with empathy. But middle school years are the worst! All the other DU suggestions are great. Good luck, and your lucky with your SIL. I think she alone, by caring, will make a huge difference for Jacob.

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Asking for advice regarding 13 year old trans boy [View all] Coventina Jul 2022 OP

Gather resources and information Tetrachloride Jul 2022 #1

He should try the school counselor, dad doesn't need to know about it questionseverything Jul 2022 #2

I was going to say this as well...school counselors can be super helpful FirstLight Jul 2022 #12

Being a teenager is tough in general questionseverything Jul 2022 #13

I'm sure there are trans youth groups that could provide much better help. Maraya1969 Jul 2022 #3

Trans Lifeline can help locate local resources KatK Jul 2022 #4

PFLAG can be very helpful dickthegrouch Jul 2022 #5

Who do his sisters live with? Why is this most vulnerable child left with dad? hedda_foil Jul 2022 #6

All three children are still under 18. The oldest lives with her boyfriend's family. Coventina Jul 2022 #15

If the house is that bad and dad is blind and disabled, your friend might be able to get custody. hedda_foil Jul 2022 #19

Good point. I will discuss this with her. Coventina Jul 2022 #20

Which state? Is there a Stonewall type organization? irisblue Jul 2022 #7

Arizona. I will look it up! Thanks! n/t Coventina Jul 2022 #16

To my surprise, Az Dept of Ed has this-Resources for LGBTQ+ Students, Educators, and Families irisblue Aug 2022 #23

University of Arizona LGBTQ student group might be able to give more local advice irisblue Aug 2022 #24

I see you are getting some very good contact numbers and advice. hlthe2b Jul 2022 #8

Check this out for info on FTM clothing. ShazzieB Jul 2022 #9

There are items you might not think of FreeState Aug 2022 #22

If he's interested in anime, manga Timeflyer Jul 2022 #10

Yes, there are places that sell such clothing Tesha Jul 2022 #11

Sadly, no. The sisters are still minors themselves. Coventina Jul 2022 #17

Lots of good points above. I hope the boy gets the help he needs for the challenges in front of him grantcart Jul 2022 #14

You make a lot of good points. I will discuss these ideas with my SIL. Coventina Jul 2022 #18

Huge thank you to all who responded! Coventina Jul 2022 #21