Learn With Love: Episode 1

The Trevor Project is proud to present the first episode from our Learn with Love series. Trevor invited trans young people from all over the country to share their experiences of growing up and how the people in their lives affected them, affirmed them, or changed them.

[danielleayotte]

This is SO beautiful. The Trevor Project is an incredible organization. I can't wait to share this with everyone I know. Keep them coming!

[MegaChickenfish]

I may not know anyone personally going through this, but my heart goes out to them and I know for a fact no harm can come from me knowing more and being more prepared to receive anyone that comes out _to me_ with open arms.

I have a disability, which even with it being a different situation, I remember how thankful I was when people recognized my differences and, instead of ostracizing me for them, went "okay, how can we work with you so you can do school, get a job, and just generally participate in society with the others?" That's what I wanted, and so of course I want that for others.

[TallDiana]

Thank you, Trevor Project! My grandson is gay and my granddaughter is pansexual with full support and love from all of their family. I’ve directed many young people to your organization for peer to peer support. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[fourangelsmomma]

Like grandpa said, "It's just been a waste." Time with each other is the one thing that we can never get back once we squander it. Thank you for producing this beautiful series and for all of the amazing crisis counselors who are there to love these precious children who deserve everything good, even when things are not going well in their lives. When a trans child has one supportive adult in their life, it lowers their risk of suicide by 45%. Open your heart. Open your mind. Love deeply and without condition.💖

[dannyreynolds]

From being against, to ambivalence, to acceptance, to alliance is a journey for the LGBTQ+ community and their families and friends. I think overcoming self hatred is difficult for many kids, regardless of gender identity; twice as difficult when the people who are supposed to care (Parents, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, church families) add to the already difficult time of self discovery and self esteem, self identification and moral compass development.
Societal progress is slow, jerky, and frustrating; but seems to be heading in the right direction overall in the last two decades.

[KaliforniaKelly]

This has been such a delight to see and hear and experience! I am a proud mother of a trans son who, like Kaiden, initially came out to be lesbian, but eventually trans. I always knew he was a male, authentically, from a very young age. When he told me his truth, I wasn't shocked so much as happy that he knew his true self. As his mother, I was honored that he felt he could confide in me about his truth. But, I have learned through discussions with my son that acceptance for trans youth is often not the case with so many trans people. My heart breaks to know that, as you have pointed out, "Fewer than 1 in 3 transgender and nonbinary youth found their home to be gender-affirming, " in addition to the other shocking statistics that you have included in this very educational and loving video. My hope is that more people who are uneducated about transgender and nonbinary people will truly learn the truths that this video holds and that they might walk away with at least a positive understanding of where people who identify as such are coming from. If you are reading this, regardless of your gender identity or sexual orientation, you are loved and validated by me and many more people for being your true self. We are all so much more than the mere physical bodies that we are born with. We are spirit, and spirit has no gender. It is simply spirit. It is love. Love one another!
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[okmediagroup]

So beautiful. Thank you and well done, TP. I hope this video speaks to the families who need to hear it. Hats off to the folks in this video who opened up and shared their journeys with us. They are powerful and moving. We are all human and we all deserve to be loved. Thank you for all you do.

[leahstcharles]

As the mother of a 13-year-old trans son, I am so grateful for everyone that continues to advocate for our children. Love is the answer!

[JonMason-wu]

The Trevor Project makes a vital difference in the lives of so many. I am heartened to see the families' journeys, and I applaud each family for moving past ignorance to knowledge and understanding. This has allowed them to embrace their children and grandchildren and love them for who they are.

[PattyEaton]

This is so nicely done. Such a moving and compassionate documentary. Such bravery from these families to share and try to help educate.

[euniceingermanson]

So beautiful and hope-giving!
Thank you, Trevor Project, for producing this video!
Thank you, people on the screen, for sharing your lives!

[marksterrenberg]

This production was so touching and beautiful. Thank you to the Trevor Project and the wonderful human beings (Kaiden, Skyler and family, and Lyndon) willing to share their stories. Trevor Project thank you for the continuous support of the LGBTQ+ Community! You all do such incredible and necessary work in educating people, providing a safe space for those in the LGBTQ+ Community to get the support they need, and help protect and provide the LGBTQ+ Community with a voice through the various volunteer work, partnerships and opportunities where people can become allies and show support for the LGBTQ+ Community. You all are doing amazing work by sharing these types of stories. Sharing these stories with the world is amazing and so important as it helps so much to build awareness and educate people given the trying times we are in. Cannot wait to see more episodes of this series!

[donnaloken]

God bless everyone who participated in this beautiful act of courage and love. Thank you

[madamejaemusic]

Thank you so much for all that you guys do to support LGBTQ+ youth. Your efforts are appreciated. What a beautiful production. Looking forward to more episodes.

[KittFPV]

This is such a beautifully put-together piece. Such powerful messages; thank you so much for sharing them with the world.

[kelseymariebell]

I love this! Just started watching... thank you!

[kristinpool]

So beautiful! Thank you for this great piece of artwork!

[bikerbean]

beautiful documentary! Beautiful people!

[johncamacho]

What a powerful and well presented account of love in action. I am truly inspired. I have always known The Trevor Project had done amazing things for LGBTQ youth, but working with families is foundational to their success. You have really shown the power and the value of this. And really, how is this different than anyone else's values? We need family, we need spirituality, we need to be loved and accepted just like everyone else. ❣ Thank you!

[Mushroomsoup]

This was really cute!! Thanks Trevor Project, as a non binary person this means a lot. I would like to add however: it’s okay to not always know that you’re trans. Gender is a fluid thing that can change as you do, & it’s okay to question it. This doesn’t mean it’s just a phase, & just because you question the gender you thought you were a second ago doesn’t mean you’re suddenly cis. You could think that you’re actually a man & you were AFAB, but then you realize you’re nonbinary, or maybe the other way around. There are people who are gender fluid, & their genders can change frequently. Gender is less of a stagnant thing about you & more like a journey, with twists & turns on the path you take. Just because gender is more fluid doesn’t mean you you shouldn’t support trans & nonbinary people, obviously, but it does mean that it’s okay to question yourself, whether you’re cis, trans, or neither somehow. It’s okay not to know how you feel all the time.