Since THE TREVOR PROJECT was founded way back in 1998 in West Hollywood, California, by Celeste Lecesne, Peggy Rajski, and Randy Stone I have never stopped being amazed by their dedication to promote acceptance of LGBTQ youth, and to aid in crisis and suicide prevention among that group.  However, it seems the more they achieve, the more young lives they save, the more they help make the LGBTQA+ community a safer and more accepting place to live, they just cannot keep up with the demand.  Especially in the US, where transphobia now exceeds homophobia, and the Administration views the trans community as both an easy target for their hate, and also a distraction from the world’s real problems that they refuse to/or cannot deal with.

We have a duty to make whatever difference we can make, and when we see The Trevor Project’s latest figures we know we should all step it up a notch.They estimate that more than 1.8 million LGBTQ youth  (18-24 years old) seriously consider suicide each year in the US. and at least one attempts suicide every 45 secs

So much of the hate and anger aimed at them is created from sheer ignorance, and once a favorite hostile politician gives tham a nasty sound bite they can bandy around, they feel qualified to attack anyone they have been told is anti-American.

That’s when the Trevor Project really steps up their game to not only separate facts from opinions but also empower us to be poart of the fighback and against sheer ignorance.

They launched the Learn with Love series to highlight authentic stories of LGBTQ+ families. Jaymes Black, CEO of the organization, said the film provides a reminder that parental support can make a life-saving difference. One film in the series is Haylin and Mat which tells the story of a Hawaiian mom who not only embraced her transgender son but also turned that journey into a mission to help other LGBTQ+ young people. Haylin, is a marriage and family therapist living in Honolulu with her 17-year-old son, Mat. She grew up  in an ult religious household, and admits that acceptance didn’t come overnight. But her compelling and heartwarming sstory shows that change and growth are possible, even in environments where support may not feel guaranteed.

Her experience inspired her to open Spill the Tea Café, a nonprofit mental health clinic. The café is more than a gathering space, it’s a lifeline for young people of all identities who need affirming care in a state where access is limited.

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