Why are we doing the Free eBook Campaign?

We were victims of a lack of awareness and wish we had been better prepared. Our family, and the experts we called upon, struggled for nearly two years after our son’s suicide attempt to understand what was wrong.

Our desperate efforts to diagnose and manage his depression and anxiety included weekly therapy, numerous doctors and specialists, and many different prescription medications. Although we were supported by a highly qualified team of doctors, educators, and counselors, it took years to connect the dots and recognize that gender identity was the root of the problem.

Ignorance ≠ Intolerance

More often, ignorance is merely a lack of awareness—when good people simply have not been exposed to information and experiences different from their own. We just didn’t know it was possible for our son to have a male brain inside a female body. Many of the professionals we worked with didn’t know either, or they had some awareness but not enough experience to recognize the signs.

Children and their families often seek support for LGBT issues through school counselors, social workers, therapists, doctors, nurses, and youth center staff. The likelihood of a strong positive outcome increases when those professionals have experience or awareness of these issues. For that reason, we are sharing our story, and conducting this Free eBook Campaign, to increase awareness … and compassion.

How to get your Free eBook

If you are an educator, social worker, health care worker, service provider, or LGBT youth center employee, we want to provide our eBook at no cost. Our goal is to reach as many people as possible who are in a position to help save and change lives.

The best way to share Allies & Angels is to have someone ask for it. If you’re interested, don’t be shy. We invite you to contact us with a brief statement describing your interest.

Request Form

At this time the Free eBook Campaign is limited to active and inactive professionals as described above. When we receive your request, we will send you a link and instructions to download your free eBook.