{"product_id":"transitions-of-the-heart-stories-of-love-struggle-and-acceptance-by-mothers-of-transgender-and-gender-variant-children-9781573447881","title":"Transitions of the Heart: Stories of Love, Struggle and Acceptance by Mothers of Transgender and Gender Variant Children","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"Useful lessons about acceptance and unconditional love that will resonate with many parents, gay or straight.\"--\u003ci\u003eWashington Blade\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Here is the first book to ever invite mothers of transgender and gender variant children of all ages to tell their own stories about their child's gender transition. It offers a view that will educate everyone about the trans experience. It offers emotional support to family and friends close to someone experience transition and educations to those who may not fully understand what the \"T\" in LGBTQ means. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e What do mothers really think of their transgender and gender variant children? Sharing stories of love, struggle, and acceptance, this collection of mother's voices, representing a diversity of backgrounds and sexual orientations, affirms the experience of those who have raised and are currently raising transgender and gender variant children between the ages of 5-50. There are stories here of birth mothers and adoptive mothers, single mothers and married mothers, stepmothers and grandmothers, and heterosexual mothers and lesbian mothers. They have children of all ages, ranging fro six to sixty. Their children are gender nonconforming, gender variant, gender queer, transgender, and \"pink boys.\" Many mothers are active in PFLAG groups and other community based support groups. Often \"transitioning\" socially and emotionally alongside their child but rarely given a voice in the experience, mothers hold the key to familial and societal understanding of gender difference. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Edited by Rachel Pepper, a gender specialist and co-author of the acclaimed book \u003ci\u003eThe Transgender Child\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTransitions of the Heart\u003c\/i\u003e includes both a glossary of terms as well as a resource guide. It will prove an invaluable resource for parents coming to terms with a child's gender variance or transition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/correctionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-1583778\"\u003eRachel Pepper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cleis Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/15\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 219\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.90h x 5.00w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781573447881\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1573447889\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/correctionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-SOC\"\u003eSocial Science\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/correctionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-SOC032000\"\u003eGender Studies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/correctionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-FAM\"\u003eFamily \u0026amp; Relationships\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/correctionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-FAM032000\"\u003eParenting | Motherhood\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/correctionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-FAM\"\u003eFamily \u0026amp; Relationships\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/correctionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-FAM046000\"\u003eLife Stages | General\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRachel Pepper\u003c\/b\u003e holds a Masters in Counseling in Community Mental Health and is currently working towards licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in the care of the LGB, transgender and gender variant communities. Her clinical skills are in demand in both the LGBT mental health field and as an eating disorder specialist. Rachel also holds a Masters in Journalism and is the author or co-author of three previous books including \u003ci\u003eThe Transgender Child: A Handbook for Families and Professionals\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy for Lesbians\u003c\/i\u003e, both published by Cleis, as well as the \u003ci\u003eGay and Lesbian Guide to College Life\u003c\/i\u003e, published by the Princeton Review. An experienced public speaker and events planner, Rachel has organized symposia, presented at conferences, and held workshops throughout the country on LGBT health and mental health related issues. She previously was the coordinator of the LGBT Studies program at Yale University.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cleis Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45806415151279,"sku":"9781573447881","price":22.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/9255\/8767\/files\/img_17d68ee4-c0ca-4d81-9f3e-18d96e80f726.jpg?v=1755877993","url":"https:\/\/www.correctionsbookstore.com\/products\/transitions-of-the-heart-stories-of-love-struggle-and-acceptance-by-mothers-of-transgender-and-gender-variant-children-9781573447881","provider":"Corrections Bookstore ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}