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26. A great new book

Thu Apr 6, 2023, 10:24 AM

Apr 2023

I am a long-time DU lurker. Though I haven't posted until now, DU helps keep me sane, and I'm truly grateful to all of you thoughtful people for that!

What prompts me to post now is that I want to recommend a book that was written by a trans individual who wants to help other trans-gendered people know that they are not alone. Perhaps more importantly, she also hopes to help others to understand the difficulties and challenges of being trans.....and hopefully become more accepting. She's also a friend of mine and a wonderful person.

IMHO, Bobbie Scopa gives a brave and honest personal account of knowing from a very early age that she was born in a body that was not her true gender. The book also documents amazing stories from her firefighting career.

The link:

https://www.amazon.com/Both-Sides-Fire-Line-Transgender/dp/1641608064/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1CJWZKT2L6EGV&keywords=both+sides+of+the+fire+line&qid=1680793058&sprefix=both+sides+of+the+f%2Caps%2C155&sr=8-1

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My trans nephew has absolute shit parents. [View all] Not Heidi Apr 2023 OP

My father charged me $50/week to live at home CountAllVotes Apr 2023 #1

Jesus, what a jerk. What was his reasoning? n/t Not Heidi Apr 2023 #5

He was an alcoholic for one thing CountAllVotes Apr 2023 #14

same sort of situation for my grand-niece. lapfog_1 Apr 2023 #2

Sadly, there are a lot of trans youth with very similar life experiences. Meadowoak Apr 2023 #3

Breaks my heart to hear of kids treated like Quakerfriend Apr 2023 #4

Can he come live with you? Maybe his parents would rather be rid of him. LakeArenal Apr 2023 #6

We've considered it - Not Heidi Apr 2023 #8

🙏🏻 🍀 LakeArenal Apr 2023 #9

Sending hugs and vibes for best possible outcome. Your DU family is here for niyad Apr 2023 #7

Don't worry, niyad Not Heidi Apr 2023 #44

Maybe Timewas Apr 2023 #10

He's studied that for the last two years. Not Heidi Apr 2023 #43

Sending you both good vibes and hugs. MLAA Apr 2023 #11

Thank you, MLAA. n/t Not Heidi Apr 2023 #42

That is a heartbreaking story. Chainfire Apr 2023 #12

I wish his parents were like you, Chainfire Not Heidi Apr 2023 #41

I will never understand parents who do not love and support their children. Lonestarblue Apr 2023 #13

Thank you, Lonestarblue. n/t Not Heidi Apr 2023 #40

Heartbreaking. Katinfl Apr 2023 #15

Thank you, Katinfl. n/t Not Heidi Apr 2023 #39

he is almost an adult and will be free to leave Skittles Apr 2023 #16

I agree with this post. Myles sounds like he's mature and handling things. yardwork Apr 2023 #24

I agree with your gut sense. Not Heidi Apr 2023 #38

I had meant to add - he's so fortunate to have you for an aunt! yardwork Apr 2023 #45

Oh, god Not Heidi Apr 2023 #46

And I and my entire family here in So Cal are completely on his side. Not Heidi Apr 2023 #37

I was a family counselor for at-risk youth in a past life and... crud Apr 2023 #17

Well, shit. Not Heidi Apr 2023 #36

So long as he can hang on for 11 more months, it will get better. NullTuples Apr 2023 #18

He is SO very loved Not Heidi Apr 2023 #35

The value SpamWyzer Apr 2023 #19

Such kind words, SpamWyzer Not Heidi Apr 2023 #34

Not much you can do while he's a minor Warpy Apr 2023 #20

I plan to. Not Heidi Apr 2023 #33

I didn't read anything about if the parents papa3times Apr 2023 #21

His mother is a religious nut Not Heidi Apr 2023 #32

More minds destroyed by right wing propaganda. Initech Apr 2023 #22

I don't know his parents' politics Not Heidi Apr 2023 #31

There are parents, and then there... 3catwoman3 Apr 2023 #23

That's Myndi and Travis to a T. n/t Not Heidi Apr 2023 #30

Have him get in touch with PFLAG or the Trevor Project for additional support dickthegrouch Apr 2023 #25

Great idea. Not Heidi Apr 2023 #29

A great new book SupportOurTruths Apr 2023 #26

Welcome to DU FakeNoose Apr 2023 #27

Thank you so much, FakeNoose! SupportOurTruths Apr 2023 #28