Here are some quotes from our parents:
“Meetings are absolutely crucial for showing compassion to each other as we beat ourselves sitting at home on the laptop. I wish I found you last year before we left as we were totally on our own against the school and parents who were afraid to support us.”
“Thanks for yesterday. It was good to meet up again and meet all the new people who came. It means a lot being able to meet together for support and also to gather important info. Love to everyone”
“Thanks for the meeting yesterday, I found it very helpful and supportive. Hopefully make the next one too. “
Thanks very much for yesterday. Was nice to talk to real live people and share opinions in real life as opposed to on twitter.
Thank you for organising the meeting. It was very well organised and it was really great for me to finally meet people who are facing the same challenges. I think it is very important to discuss these things and to create awareness. It would be great to meet again! Best wishes!
I was amazed by the bravery on show from the parents in the room; you are all coping so valiantly in a horrific situation. Brilliant organisation from the committee and I’ll see you all soon.
“I wanted to thank you for the meeting on Saturday. My partner and I attended and it felt like turning a corner. I’d been in a bad place mentally for a long while, and had spoken to so many people/professionals; yet nothing gave us as much comfort as speaking to you and other parents face to face. So I could say being there and spluttering about things was good for my mental health.”
This is an essay published on Transgender Trend about one of our meetings: