Indiana is among at least 10 states that have enacted laws prohibiting or restricting students from using pronouns or names that don’t match their sex assigned at birth, a restriction that opponents say further marginalizes transgender and nonbinary students. Most of the laws were enacted this year and are part of a historic wave of new restrictions on transgender youth approved by Republican states.

The measures are creating fear for transgender students and sowing confusion for teachers on how to comply but still offer a welcoming environment for everyone in their classes.

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    It gets so complicated with trauma, and he really needs a great therapist, which like you said is hard to find. I’m sure your daughter is a welcome sight in a life where so many people bully him. It’s tough, and I’m afraid it’s only going to get tougher with these crazy groups like Moms for Liberty and such.

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      Oh yeah, Indiana will make it much worse for trans kids if the legislature can get away with it (which they can). I’m sure my daughter helps him cope, but she’s definitely not enough and I worry he won’t make it to adulthood.