by Aiden Campbell | May 4, 2022 | General, GSTA/GSDA/CRT, Parents
Mother’s Day is one day where we get to uplift and thank moms for all that they do every day that too often goes unrecognized. Many LGBTQ+ youth find maternal role models outside of their biological family. We want to give a special hearty shout out to all the...
by Aiden Campbell | Mar 17, 2022 | General, GSTA/GSDA/CRT
Since 1998, people around the world have honored Transgender Day of Remembrance – a day of mourning in November for the hundreds of transgender individuals who have died in the past year. In 2009, Rachel Crandall-Crocker of Michigan founded the International...
by Aiden Campbell | Jan 31, 2022 | General, Parents
For many, Valentine’s Day is linked to romance, cards, and chocolates. Yet much of the Valentine’s Day messaging and media targets straight, cisgender couples. LGBTQ+ youth too often feel invisible and excluded. LGBTQ+ youth deserve a Valentine’s Day that...
by Maura Oakes | Jan 12, 2022 | General
What is an intention? An intention is a guiding principle for how you want to be, live, and show up in the world or in any area of your life. Some of OUT Maine’s staff intentions for 2022 “As a cisgender person, I will introduce myself using name and pronouns in...
by OUT Maine | Dec 8, 2021 | General
Tips for Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth This Holiday Season Holidays can be a particularly hard time for LGBTQ+ young people. While many young people head home for the winter holidays, too many LGBTQ+ youth cannot return to their families of origin. They might not be...
by OUT Maine | Nov 3, 2021 | General
Why be an ally and advocate for transgender people? According to MaineTransNet, suicide among transgender young adults in Maine has gone up this year. Several reasons are cited on the website including isolation from the pandemic, youth being trapped in unsupportive...
