Show Notes
Gender affects us all and matters to us all.
We all have a gender story. And the societal rules about gender that are wired into us deeply affect the way we treat people. Otherwise why would it matter if you can’t tell what someone’s gender is?
Gender journeys are something that trans people think about a lot. And if you haven’t ever thought about your own, I highly encourage you to.
Today Mikki Gillette is going to share with us a bit about her gender journey.
She’s also the best person I could think of to talk to you about how to show up advocate for your kids, hopefully changing some of the messages that they’ll receive about their own gender and their worth as a transgender person in America.
Mikki Gillette is the Major Gifts Officer at Basic Rights Oregon, the state’s LGBTQ policy and advocacy organization. A transgender woman, she’s helped organize the Portland Trans March and the City of Portland’s Trans Day of Visibility event. Last year, Mikki also testified at the state legislature in support of the LGBTQ Panic Defense Ban.
Mikki is also a playwright whose works have enjoyed readings across the city. She was named a 2020 Queer Hero by GLAPN Northwest.
Check out the full episode to hear about:
How your trans kiddo can only be the expert on how they’re feeling right now Why you need to undertake your own education on trans issues, plus recommended resources Why your kiddo needs to know you’re on their journey with them How connecting with other parents and getting involved can help when you feel powerless
Find out more about Mikki Gillette and Basic Rights Oregon:
Basic Rights Oregon Basic Rights Oregon: Fierce Families Network Facebook: @BasicRights
Find out more about Mackenzie Dunham:
Wildheartsociety.org wildheartsociety.org/downloads Wild Heart Society on Facebook Wild Heart Society on Instagram
Resources:
Raising the Transgender Child: A Complete Guide for Parents, Families, and Caregivers, Michele Angello and Ali Bowman Becoming Nicole: The Inspiring Story of Transgender Actor-Activist Nicole Maines and Her Extraordinary Family, Amy Ellis Nutt Tomorrow Will Be Different: Love, Loss, and the Fight for Trans Equality, Sarah McBride
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