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When it was first published in 2003, GLBTQ quickly became the indispensable resource for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning teens. This fully revised and updated edition retains all of the straightforward information and practical advice of the original edition while providing a contemporary look at society and its growing acceptance of people who are GLBTQ. Included are updates on efforts to promote equality, including the current status of legislative initiatives concerning safe schools, gay marriage, workplace equality, transgender expression, and Dont Ask, Dont Tell. Issues-based information and advice address coming out, prejudice, getting support, staying safe, making healthy choices, and thriving in school. This frank, sensitive book is written for young people who are beginning to question their sexual or gender identity, those who are ready to work for GLBTQ rights, and those who may need advice, guidance, or reassurance that they are not alone.
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Copyright 2011, 2003 by Kelly Huegel
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Huegel, Kelly, 1974
GLBTQ : the survival guide for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning teens / Kelly Huegel. Rev. & updated 2nd ed.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-57542-363-0
1. HomosexualityUnited StatesJuvenile literature. 2. Coming out (Sexual orientation)United StatesJuvenile literature. 3. Gay teenagersUnited StatesJuvenile literature. 4. Lesbian teenagersUnited StatesJuvenile literature. 5. Transgender peopleUnited StatesJuvenile literature. 6. BisexualsUnited StatesJuvenile literature. I. Title. II. Title: Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning.
HQ76.25.H84 2011
306.766dc22
2010048196
eBook ISBN: 978-1-57542-704-1
Free Spirit Publishing does not have control over or assume responsibility for author or third-party websites and their content. At the time of this books publication, all facts and figures cited within are the most current available. All telephone numbers, addresses, and website URLs are accurate and active; all publications, organizations, websites, and other resources exist as described in this book; and all have been verified as of December 2010. If you find an error or believe that a resource listed here is not as described, please contact Free Spirit Publishing. Parents, teachers, and other adults: We strongly urge you to monitor childrens use of the Internet.
The names of the teens and young adults quoted throughout this book have been changed to protect their privacy and/or safety.
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For my family, for whom I have the utmost love and respect.
For Yvonne, who inspires me.
And for queer kids everywhere. You are my heroes.
Here is where I get to thank people. Ill do my best not to make this sound like an Oscar speech and will get off the stage before the music starts playing.
Thank you, first, to Yvonne. You have the biggest, most generous heart of anyone I know. You have enriched the lives of so many young people and helped them learn that it doesnt matter where theyve come from, but rather where theyre going. Your love both humbles and empowers me.
To my family, whose continued support and encouragement truly know no bounds, thank you. If it had been up to me, I could not have chosen better. You are the definition of unconditional love.
Thanks to Free Spirit for still believing in this book and for being a voice for kids on so many issues. An enormous thank you to Douglas Fehlen, my editor, who took such great care in his work and whose contributions helped take this book to the next level. Thanks, as well, to Phoenix Schneider for so kindly agreeing to take part in this second edition.
I wish to thank again all of those who contributed to the first iteration of this book, including the national organizations that provided facts, opinions, and expertise on these varied and sometimes complicated issues. I am just the mouthpieceyou are doing the work.
Finally, again, thank you to the fearless teens and young adults who lent their voices and their very personal stories to this book. You are our future, and that future is very bright, indeed.
Today is unlike any period in history in terms of the GLBTQ rights movement and our awareness and acceptance of varying orientations and identities. When I was growing up as a teen in the 1990s, I faced some significant challenges with regard to my sexual orientation and gender identity. I first came out as bisexual in high school and felt pressured by both the straight and gay communities to pick a side.
When I came out later in college as trans/genderqueer, both the straight and GLBTQ communities wanted me to pick a gender. People were uncomfortable with the fact that I didnt fall into one nice and neat little boxstraight or gay, male or female. What I learned is that there are no limitations to how a person can identify, and no one can take away what feels right for you or the ways in which you choose to express yourself.
Since that time, more peopleespecially young peoplehave been pushing the envelope in terms of how they identify. This change is part of a kind of gender and sexuality revolution taking place throughout society. Statistically, todays young people are more accepting not only of GLBTQ people, but also of those who choose not to identify as one gender or sexual orientation over another. These evolving viewpoints encourage a celebration of each persons unique blueprint in this wonderfully diverse universe.
Still, as with all societal change, evolution can be slow and significant challenges remain. Homophobia and transphobia still exist in many communities, and these negative attitudes can have a heavy impact on the safety and well-being of all GLBTQ people, especially queer young people.
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