As transgender and non-binary persons become more visible in society, they become a larger part of our everyday conversations. In an effort to be respectful of everyone’s identities, it’s important that our language to and about trans and non-binary people should also be respectful. Language evolves in society and we should be mindful of the […]

One of the most important responsibilities parents have is to teach children and help them navigate the various situations they’ll experience in life. From major firsts like riding a bicycle without training wheels to explaining puberty, kids look to their parents and guardians to answer questions and share experiences to help them understand. Suppose you’ve […]

One of the guiding principles of the Universal Life Church is that each person should be able to walk their own spiritual path in life. Living your truth is an essential part of your journey. For some people, feeling comfortable or aligned with their own sense of gender is critical. Your spouse or partner may […]

If you’re reading this article, chances are that your spouse recently came out as transgender. Or perhaps they have been in the process of transitioning for a while. It’s natural to have questions of your own. While this may be new territory, you desire to be supportive of your transgender spouse, and you can do […]

Prior to today’s fight for marriage equality and the right to adopt, LGBTQIA individuals struggled for basic rights. The 1969 riots at the Stonewall Inn in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village are heralded as the flashpoint that began their fight for equality in the United States. Historians have chronicled these events in writing, as well as depicted […]

Trans individuals who are attracted to people of the same gender are often on the receiving end of ignorant comments, discrimination, and outright rejection by friends, family, and potential romantic partners. Transgender people who do not identify as heterosexual can also benefit from the experiences of coming out and living authentically. One example is author […]

Since the late 2000s, gender-reveal parties have increased in popularity. An expecting couple and their loved ones typically host these prenatal gatherings. At the celebration, the couple reveals what the sex of their unborn child will be. Typically, the revelation is made through a mechanism such as a frosted cake cut to reveal a blue […]

Writer J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter books, came under fire multiple times in recent years for making transphobic comments. She publicly expressed support in 2019 for Maya Forstater, a British woman whose contract was not renewed because of her comments on transgender people. The following year, Rowling tweeted criticism of an article that […]

Transgender people have a wide variety of experiences in their own bodies. However, one issue commonly experienced by many trans individuals is gender dysphoria. It can result in discomfort, bringing about a range of distressing, negative emotions. This guide is intended to assist you in understanding what it is, how it affects your transgender spouse […]

As society opens to more tolerance and understanding toward lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals, people are talking more about issues that have been shrouded in silence until recently. Transgender individuals are currently forbidden to serve in all branches of the U.S. military. An estimated 15,500 transgender people serve in silence despite the formal […]