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What Now? The Executive Order Targeting Trans Youth and Medical Care (#90)

February 01, 2025 • Transparently Speaking • Season 1 • Episode 90

The latest executive order banning gender-affirming care for anyone under 19 has sent shockwaves through families with transgender children. In this episode of Transparently Speaking, Diana and Joy share their raw and honest reactions—from shock and anger to the looming fear of what comes next.

How will this order impact hospitals, physicians, and the future of care for trans youth? What can parents do to fight back? And how do we protect our kids in the face of such overwhelming uncertainty?

This conversation is a call to awareness, action, and community. If you’re feeling lost or scared, you are not alone. Listen in as we navigate the fallout of this executive order together.

Resources Mentioned:

Erin in the Morning (erininthemorning.com)
Parents of Trans Youth (Instagram or parentsoftransyouth.com)
Local LGBTQ+ community centers
PFLAG chapters
Legal aid organizations at county courthouses
Contacting your senators/representatives

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