Mom of Trans Kid Tells Heartbreaking Story of Suicide

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Mom of Trans Kid Tells Heartbreaking Story of Suicide
Yesterday at the NQAPIA News Conference, Joanne Lee shared her unforgettable story.
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          May 20, 2016
          
        
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If you are a trans or gender-nonconforming person considering suicide, Trans Lifeline can be reached at 877-565-8860. LGBT youth (ages 24 and younger) can reach the Trevor Project Lifeline at 1-866-488-7386. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 can also be reached 24 hours a day by people of all ages and identities. 
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Mom of Trans Kid Tells Heartbreaking Story of Suicide

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Mom of Trans Kid Tells Heartbreaking Story of Suicide

Yesterday at the NQAPIA News Conference, Joanne Lee shared her unforgettable story.

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The award-winning journalist isn't backing down despite what the current administration throws at him.

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Rep. John McGuire’s proposed Riley Gaines Act would allow athletes to sue colleges that permit transgender women to compete in women’s sports.

The Republican-led legislation places the state increasingly out of step with the rest of New England on trans rights.

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