S1E2: Professional Help and Support Groups

This episode focuses on therapy and support groups after a spouse or partner comes out as transgender. Throw out any stigmas about therapy and keep moving forward.  Mentioned in this episode: PFLAG National and International (great organization, highly recommend) Local example - Pacific Center for Human Growth Local example - Ingersoll Gender Center Psychology Today Please note: the link to one support group I mentioned has been removed due to ongoing, permitted transphobia   Other places for partners to seek support or find a similar group/community: Reddit group: My Partner is Trans Facebook: there are several solid support groups for partners/spouses/families like this one and here's another Facebook: support group for ex partners of transgender/gender fluid individuals Check out Discord, too   Podcast site: evolving list of resources   Other stories with spouses or family members of a transgender person:  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 YouTube Channel: The Rage   Information for allies: PFLAG Guide to Being a Trans Ally (PDF) GLAAD Tips for Allies of Transgender People National Center for Transgender Equality ally guide Human Rights Campaign ally guide