<p><strong>'Mom, Dad -I&#39;m Transgender.'</strong><br />
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As the parent - What do you say?&nbsp; What do you do?<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; How do you cope with what is about to unfold in your life?<br />
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<strong>A parent&#39;s life can change forever when a child 'comes out'</strong>&nbsp;and says they are transgender. Whether your child is 5 or 50, the word&nbsp;<strong>'transgender' or 'transition', will likely cause a multitude of conflicting emotions and countless questions.</strong>&nbsp;Parents, are often unprepared to know what&#39;s next and most importantly,&nbsp;<em>know how&nbsp;</em>to&nbsp;<em>care for themselves&nbsp;</em>in the process.<em>&nbsp;</em>&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>This book was written to make the adjustment process easier for parents or anyone who loves a transgender person.</strong>&nbsp;Specifically, you will:<br />
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&middot;&nbsp;Gain insight regarding&nbsp;<strong>what the issues are that parents commonly face</strong><br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&middot;&nbsp;Receive valuable suggestions on how to work through feelings such as&nbsp;<strong>grief, denial, depression, anger, shame and guilt.</strong><br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&middot;&nbsp;<strong>Learn conflict management</strong>&nbsp;for siblings and other family members.<br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&middot;&nbsp;Become well-versed in&nbsp;<strong>knowing what to say to others</strong>&nbsp;and how to effectively deal with resistance.<br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&middot;&nbsp;Develop&nbsp;<strong>effective methods of addressing religious, cultural and social issues.</strong><br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&middot;&nbsp;Discover&nbsp;<strong>how to cope and take care of yourself</strong>&nbsp;in the process<br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&middot;&nbsp;<strong>Understand acceptance</strong>&nbsp;and what it can mean for you as the parent.<br />
&nbsp;This book is&nbsp;<strong>a must-read resource</strong>&nbsp;for family members, educators, clergy, counselors, the medical field, social awareness advocates and everyone who loves a transgender person and the parent raising them.&nbsp;</p>