https://www.hrc.org/resources/on-our-own-a-survival-guide-for-independent-lgbtq-youth  

     

A downloadable PDF document containing lots of information on how to become independent, find and access resources available, become financially stable on their own, and access and complete education as an independent youth. It is well organized with step by step instructions to break down tasks that can feel overwhelming and scary when trying to become independent. This is vital for young people who are or were previously dependent on adults that posed a threat to their safety because of their gender or sexual identity.

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Mermaids: Resources for Young People: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/young-people/resources-for-young-people/

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So Mermaids kinda has everything. There’s videos about gender terminology, recs of fantastic trans and queer YouTube channels, info about changing names and binding safely and legal info, non-binary resources, online community, emergency resources, poems, and young trans folks talking about being young trans folks. Mermaids is based out of the UK, so note that some of the physical resources they link to might be less relevant if you’re in the US, but their plethora of online resources is golden.

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TRANScending Identities: A Bibliography of Resources on Gender Variance, Transgender and Intersex Topics
http://www.ala.org/rt/sites/ala.org.rt/files/content/professionaltools/glbtrt_trans_08.pdf

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For those really hungry for information, the San Francisco Public Library’s got you. They’ve compiled an extensive list of non-fiction books, fiction books, articles, documentaries, and websites about and for the transgender community. Note that this resource was put together in 2008, so you’ll want to look elsewhere for newer releases, but otherwise the TRANScending Identities Bibliography is a solid place to start.

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Living In This Queer Body Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-in-this-queer-body/id1462086436

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This is a podcast for “us queerly bodied people,” providing space to talk about the struggles and joys and striving for embodiment, “owning multiplicity,” and “feeling felt.” This podcast considers embodiment widely, including discussions of sense of self is shaped by nourishment, relationships with eating, race, disability, and mental health. Living in this Queer Body is hosted by queer, non-binary psychotherapist Asher Pandjiris. Episodes are usually about an hour long.

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“How to Figure Out Your Gender Identity” https://www.teenvogue.com/story/how-to-figure-out-gender-identity

 

 

Emphasizes that gender is personal, your identity is allowed to change. Gives tips for finding people’s stories/experiences with their gender identity on social media. If you’re questioning your gender identity and want a concise explanation of where to look for more information, read this resource from Lena Solow (she/her) for Teen Vogue. “How to Figure Out Your Gender Identity” gives tips for finding more information about identities and terms, people’s stories and experiences, and social media pages to follow. Solow emphasizes that gender is personal, your identity is allowed to change, and you’re allowed to ask your loved ones to support you as you discover what brings you joy.

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 http://teenhealthsource.com/giso/sexuality-gender-resources-youth/

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Site that gives teens connections to different advising resources. Also gives information to parents on how to help their teens become who they are in a positive environment.

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https://www.rewriting-the-rules.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Gender-Zine.pdf

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This Zine helps talk teens/young adults through different aspects of their gender journeys. It includes information like cultural understandings, relationships, different situations, physical appearance, etc. One thing particularly helpful about this resource is that it puts a great emphasis on the fact that everyone has a different gender journey and it can even change over time.