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to disrupt the systems that marginalize, shame, silence and illegitimize the lives of trans and non-binary youth, especially in our Black and Brown communities.
#blacklivesmatter
#protecttranslives
#transrightsarehumanrights
#transmale
#transfemale
#nonbinary
#supporttranslit
#readlgbtqia+lit
#ourchildrenknowthemselves
#blacktrans
#BIPOC
#mychildwillnotbeerased
#proudblackmomoftranshumanbeing
#gaytransqueernonbinaryhuman
#parentsoftranschildrenareparentstoo
#factsoverfear
#politiciansloveliesnotfamilies
#teacherskeepdoingyourjobs
nadeen (she/her) - who is also known as mothasistah - is a powerful work in progress. after 30 years of service in education, she decided to alter her teaching rationale when her youngest child bravely challenged everything nadeen thought she knew about parenting, about people, about herself.
how? nadeen's child told her that the doctors got it wrong. her child introduced himself to her; introduced her to a new language; introduced her to facts vs fiction.
now, nadeen is actively unlearning, exploring and "righting the wrongs" as it relates to the "othering" of trans human beings - especially as it relates to Black and Brown "family" - by unapologetically speaking on and writing about it for the masses.
Life...According to Z
first installment of mothasistah's children's book series (of the same name) written from the perspective of a prepubescent, Black, trans male who introduces himself to his mother, for the first time, at the age of 7. this series chronicles real family triumph over daily life challenges, including family disharmony, harassment/physical threats from peers and the constant rejection of the larger community.
Author Appearances
book and poetry readings
panelist / keynote deliverer
book fairs/pop-up events
Education Consulting
facilitator (minimum of 90 minutes)
30-minute free consultation to discuss -
staff / teacher training
curriculum creation
school handbook modification
family-school mediation/advocacy
family mediation
family-doctor mediation/advocacy
*costs for services discussed during consultation
“The Gender & Sexuality Development Program at CHOP has been excited to partner with Nadeen on multiple trainings for local school districts around supporting transgender and gender expansive students. The passion and professionalism that she brings to each training makes learning about tough topics easy and digestible and it is truly an honor to work alongside her.”
Samantha King, MSW, MEd
she/her/hers
Manager of Education Initiatives
Gender & Sexuality Development Program
CHOP
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is committed to providing the best and most compassionate care to the patients and families we serve. We look forward to working with our newly elected officials and continuing to advocate for policies that protect comprehensive healthcare for all children, inclusive of their gender identity. We fully support our colleagues in the Gender & Sexuality Development program and will continue to ensure that our patients and families have access to the highest quality care.
The Gender and Sexuality Development Program offers psychosocial and medical support for gender nonconforming, gender expansive and transgender children and youth up to age 21 and their families. Our multidisciplinary team includes specialists in gender identity development from Social Work and Family Services, Adolescent Medicine, Endocrinology, and Behavioral Health. We work with your family to best meet the needs of your child or youth who is transgender or gender nonconforming. We also provide consultation and training for providers and organizations interested in learning how to better serve the needs of gender nonconforming youth.
Learn more about the Gender and Sexuality Program
According to the Trevor Project's 2022 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health:
- 12% of white youth attempted suicide in the past year compared to -
21% Native/Indigenous youth
20% Middle Eastern/Northern Africa
youth
19% Black youth
16% LatinX youth
17% Multicultural youth
12% Asian American/Pacific Islander
youth.
Fewer than 1 in 3 transgender and non-binary youth found their homes to be gender-affirming.
60% of LGBTQ youth who wants mental health care in the past year were not able to get it.
The 5 most common ways LGBTQ youth reported feeling supported by their caregivers/parents:
1. welcome their friends/partners
2. talk w/them respectfully about their identity
3. use their names & pronouns Are correctly
4. support their gender expression
5. educate themselves about LGBTQ people and issues.
It's a matter of life or death for our transgender and gender-diverse youth and adults. NOW is the time to counter the nonsense.
ALLY: voicing support; standing alongside individuals within a marginalized community, but not necessarily doing the work or taking responsibility. Heeding correction and direction.
ACCOMPLICE: taking a risk of status, well-being or reputation by using one's power and privilege to challenge injustices; not adding insult to injury by "taking over" or thinking that the disenfranchised need to be led. Heeding correction and direction.
CO-CONSPIRATOR: Doing the heavy lifting - publicly participating in acts that risk name, reputation and/or comfort; actively engaging in the work and simultaneously using your privilege to elevate communities by following their lead - not exploiting the community. Heeding correction and direction.
Our children deserve to be:
seen.
defended.
believed.
protected.
affirmed.
respected.
embraced.
heard.
celebrated.
included.
loved.
It's their human right.
Stand up and speak out - especially when the room is silent.
We are so excited! The second book in the Life..According to Z children's book series is expected to come out in October, 2023!
Life...According to Z: Names picks up from where a self-questioning Z, who agonized over "her" feelings about clothing, relationships and how "she" fit in with the world. Z is now in 3rd grade and ready for a new year, but quickly discovers that being true to self is a lonely and hurtful place to be. From classmates to teachers to strangers, Z's vocabulary becomes enriched with new words of hate - not of love. Find out how Z survives and finds a little light from a surprising source!