We must counter lies that reinforce stigma and normalize discrimination.
Ensuring representation and visibility is about saving lives and strengthening communities. LGBTQ+ youth and their parents are watching to see who is speaking up for them and their families, to know where they can be safe to live and visit.
Every young person should be able to find and read books that show they have a place in our world. It’s up to all of us to provide space for them to grow up in health, peace, and security, free to write their own stories of success, now and in the future. Laura Hoge is the owner and clinical director of Spectrum Health and Wellness, a psychotherapy practice located in Montclair, serving clients across Essex County, and a member of the World Professional Association of Transgender Health . She is also an advisor to
, a community nonprofit group created to provide support and solidarity for LGBTQIA+ people and youth in Montclair and the surrounding region.
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