LGBTQ+ Pride Month Documentary Recommendation: Will & Harper

When comedian Will Ferrell learns that his friend of more than thirty years has transitioned, they embark on a cross country road trip. It is an opportunity for them to reconnect as friends, and for Will, and the audience, to learn about Harper's transition. There are a lot of laughs, some tears, and unfortunately some nerve-wracking and hurttful moments,  most notably in my great state of Texas.

In sharing her story with such candor and bravery, Harper teaches Will and us the importance of living life fully and authentically. 

The documentary is also a testament to the power and sustainability of friendship.

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LGBTQ+ Pride Month: Hotlines for the LGBTQ+ Community

 THIS IS NOT A POLITICAL POST.

It is simply stating facts. 

In July, the Trump administration will eliminate funding for the section of the 988 Crisis and Suicide Prevention Hotline that serves LGBTQ+ youth. 

LGBTQ+ will still be able to call 988 and receive help. But there will no longer be a section specifically for them with specially trained staff to meet their needs. 

Here is a list of other hotlines that are available for anyone who identifies as LGBTQ+:

https://pflag.org/resource/support-hotlines 

It is important for people to know these resources exist.

That there is help available. 

Please share.

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LGBTQ+ Pride Month: "It Gets Better" organization

 https://itgetsbetter.org/about/

It Gets Better is a non-profit organization that seeks to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth around the globe. This is accomplished by sharing stories, educating, and connecting globally. 

By uplifting, empowering, and connecting LGBTQ youth, the goal is to create thriving LGBTQ adults, who can then help the next generation to thrive. 

"It Gets Better" is an important concept for all LGBTQ youth. 

And everyone can get involved in helping these young people feel safe to be themselves.

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LGBTQ+ Pride Month: Book Recommendation: The T Guide

 I finished reading the T Guide last week. 

It has a longer title. 

I'm lazy. :)

Written by Gigi Gorgeous and Gottmik (both Drag Race alums, authors, and influencers among other jobs), this book contains everything you wanted to know about being transgender (including questions you shouldn't ask)

Contributors to the book are other members of the LGBTQ community, including Adam Lambert, Sasha Colby, and Senator Sarah McBride. 

It's designed to be both a handbook for those somewhere in the transition process, or thinking about it, and an educational tool for allies who want to know about the physical, mental, and emotional changes experienced by trans friends and family. 

I learned a lot by reading this book. An important thing to know is that transitioning is not a quick and simple process. Most people spend years transitioning. And there are a lot of options when it comes to the physical aspects.

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LGBTQ+ Pride Month: Book Recommendation: Red, White and Royal Blue

 It's a completely implausible book that I absolutely loved. 

When will it ever happen that the son of the President of the United States falls in love with an English Prince? 

And the President is a woman from Texas, who is also a Democrat. 

Well, a girl can dream. 

And read a book about it. :)

Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston was so up my alley - a gay storyline, one family from Texas, the other English royalty - I couldn't ask for much more. 

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LGBTQ+ Pride Month: Trans Lifeline

https://translifeline.org

Trans Lifeline operates a hotline that connects trans individuals to community resources and provides support.

Call or text 877-565-8860 if you or someone you know is in need.

The trans community is under attack.

Be a safe person for someone who needs that.

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LGBTQ+ Pride Month: Book Recommendation: Guncle

Guncle, by Steven Rowley, is a novel about a gay uncle who takes in his young niece and nephew over the summer after their mother (his best friend and sister-in-law) dies and his brother goes to rehab.

It's a funny and touching story about love, loss, starting over, guncle rules...and caftans.

I have not read the sequel yet - Guncle Abroad.

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LGBTQ+ Pride Month: Drag Brunch

Went to Drag Brunch today.

It was a wonderful celebration of drag performers.

It was a safe space where everyone felt supported and included.

It was also super fun.

#pride

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