national/world - Mom of transgender girl athlete says Florida's investigation has destroyed her daughter's life

Terry Moran

Yahoo!/AP

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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ezs note: Florida residents -  If you live anywhere in Broward County, please attend the next Board of Education meeting and let them know that you oppose the enactment of this unfair "law"!

A trans teenager and her mom reflect on Nebraska restricting gender-affirming care

Ayesha Rascoe, Lennon Sherburne

NPR

Lincoln, NE

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lead story - Staten Island mom creates lingerie line for transgender women after daughter comes out

Rebekah Humbrecht

SILive

Staten Island, NY

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Donald Trump - She was stunned by Biden's inauguration. How this South Carolina mom escaped QAnon

Donie O'Sullivan

CNN

Myrtle Beach, SC

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Kentucky - Mom celebrates son coming out as transgender with sweet photo shoot

 Nicole Pelletiere

Yahoo! news

Louisville, KY

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lead story - ‘Children will lose their lives.’ Jazz Jennings’ mom joins fight against proposed Florida transgender medical ban

Skyler Swisher
South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Howey-in-the-Hills, FL

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lead story - Overcoming stigma – Vietnamese transgender person transitions with mom’s love and support

Lê
Sacramento Bee

Sacramento, CA

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Mom Shares Transgender Teen's Heartbreaking Suicide Note to Raise Awareness to Issues She Faced

Jason Duaine Hahn
People

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ezs note:  If you need help, PLEASE call 1-800-TALK/8255.  Thanks.

Mom says Riverview church tried to pray the 'demon' from her transgender son

Aleanna Siacon
Detroit Free Press

Satan!

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I’ve told my mum I’m transgender, but she ignored it. What now? (UK)

Annalisa Barbieri
The Guardian

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ezs note:  In the UK, another resource can be found in Mermaids UK.  You can reach them at 0344 344 0550.

Pearland mom of transgender child seeks meeting with Abbott

Mike Snyder

Houston Chronicle

Pearland, TX

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How A 7-Year-Old Trans Activist & Her Mom Are Fighting Trump In Texas

Bronwyn Isaac
Bustle

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Minnesota mom speaks out on court fight over transgender daughter's treatment

Press
CBS

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ezs note:  Maybe I'm being too harsh, Ms. Calgaro. I do believe that you love your child.  But if your love is of a true kind, you must love your daughter, not a fantasy land.

Mom Opens Up About 7-Year-Old Transgender Daughter: 'She Always Was Elizabeth'

Nicole Pelletiere
ABC

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WATCH: Young Saskatchewan boy responds after Alberta mom raps criticism of transgender guidelines (Canada)

Caley Ramsay
Global News

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ezs note:  Way to go, Anthony!

WATCH: Florida Republican Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Is a Mom for Trans Equality

Cleis Abeni
Advocate

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen

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Transgender child’s mom shares raw story of anguish and acceptance

Melissa Willets
babycenter

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Hannah Wilson 'always made people laugh,' mom says

Vic Ryckaert

IndyStar

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ezs note:  Fortunately, a suspect has been apprehended.  Rest in peace, Hannah.

Bruce Jenner's mom supports transgender sex change transition: 'I am so proud'

Samantha Chang
examiner.com

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