'I've lost tons of friends and it’s been hell': Transgender teen, 16, who shared horrific stories of bullying at school takes her own life (UK)

CHRIS SPARGO
DailyMail.com

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ezs note:  If you are feeling at the end of your rope, please use the helpline numbers at the end of the article.  They're here for YOU!

Can Jewish Transgender Teen's Successful Coming Out Provide Model for Others?

Hannah Rubin

The Jewish Daily Forward

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Transgender Teen Who Was Named High School Homecoming King Commits Suicide at 18

BRETT MALEC 
E!

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ezs note:  Please get help. Please.

Please.

Please.

PLEASE!!!

Transgender teen lands Clean & Clear campaign

Staff
10News

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Transgender teen leads protest at Memorial High School

Karen Grace

KENS5

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Transgender teen’s death stirs action in US and beyond

Dan Sewell
The Boston Globe

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ezs note:   Despite what you may think at times, you do have a friend!  Please contact these people:

The Trevor Project: www.thetrevorproject.org

Trans LifeLine: www.translifeline.org

Family Acceptance Project: http://familyproject.sfsu.edu

Gender Spectrum: https://www.genderspectrum.org/resources/

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

DAN SAVAGE: PROSECUTE TRANSGENDER TEEN LEELAH ALCORN'S PARENTS FOR ABUSE

ANDY TOWLE
Towleroad

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Transgender teen: 'My death needs to mean something'

Sharon Coolidge

The Cincinnati Enquirer

please press:  http://www.usatoday.com

ezs note:  Please, please, please, if life seems worthless, get help now.  Your worldwide family loves you and needs you.

Transgender teen crowned Homecoming King at Texas high school

http://www.lgbtqnation.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.lgbtqnation.com/2014/09/transgender-teen-crowned-homecoming-king-at-texas-high-school/

Connecticut transgender teen 'Jane Doe' in confinement case escapes

http://www.norwichbulletin.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.norwichbulletin.com/article/20140916/NEWS/140919637

Transgender teen told she can't come to school as girl

Carol Gorga Williams
http://www.usatoday.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/08/15/transgendered-teen-told-she-cant-come-to-school-as-girl/14151795/

Connecticut Child Advocate Criticizes DCF for Care of Transgender Teen

LUCY NALPATHANCHIL
http://wnpr.org

to read more, go to:  http://wnpr.org/post/connecticut-child-advocate-criticizes-dcf-care-transgender-teen

ezs note:  Feelin' a little heat, Joette?  Here's a hint - it ain't the weather.

EDITORIAL: Transgender teen Jane Doe doesn’t belong in Connecticut boys’ prison

http://www.nhregister.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.nhregister.com/opinion/20140716/editorial-transgender-teen-jane-doe-doesnt-belong-in-connecticut-boys-prison

ezs note:  This is one of the most cogent articles I've read on the Jane Doe situation.  Ahem... are you reading, Governor?

Lawyer Says Transgender Teen Should Be Removed From DCF Custody

DAVE COLLINS
http://connecticut.cbslocal.com


to read more, go to:  http://connecticut.cbslocal.com/2014/07/14/lawyer-says-transgender-teen-should-be-removed-from-dcf-custody/

Jewlyes Gutierrez: Mother of Bullied Transgender Teen Talks About Daughter's Journey

David-Elijah Nahmod
http://blogs.sfweekly.com


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Jailed Connecticut transgender teen moved to psych center

http://www.nhregister.com

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ezs note:  GOOD. I'm glad she is in a proper facility which meets her needs.

Judge in Connecticut cancels hearing on jailed transgender teen

http://www.nhregister.com

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ezs note:  I'm still waiting, Governor Malloy... *ahem*...

Why Is Connecticut Holding a Transgender Teen in Solitary?

 Shane Bauer
http://www.motherjones.com


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Judge: DCF has ‘ample evidence’ of violence by transgender teen

 Hugh McQuaid
http://www.middletownpress.com/

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Connecticut Accused of Lying Over Transgender Teen Held in Solitary Confinement

Mary O’Hara
https://news.vice.com


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