Resources on the basics of all things Trans*

A few links on the basics of things around trans people:

+ https://genderdysphoria.fyi/ - A thorough guide to gender dysphoria and the variety of ways it can manifest in trans* people (especially useful to share with those that say/think things like "but there were no signs")

+ https://pflag.org/sites/default/files/Our%20Trans%20Loved%20Ones.pdf - Our trans loved ones: Questions and answers for parents, families, and friends of people who are transgender and gender expansive by PFLAG International (PDF)

+ https://www.hrc.org/resources/transgender-children-and-youth-understanding-the-basics - A short FAQ of basics mainly aimed at parents

+ https://transgenderindia.com/how-do-i-come-out-to-friends/ - A coming out letter set in the Indian context with FAQs and links to resources (the site and the attached forum have many excellent resources in multiple Indian languages)

+ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-to-support-coming-out-trans_l_5fc6d621c5b64c880a7e2ffd - A comprehensive post on how to handle a friend or family member coming out to you as trans*

+ https://medium.com/gender-from-the-trenches/what-to-do-when-your-kid-comes-out-as-transgender-4c0864c7d6d9 - An essay by a mother of two trans women on coping with your child coming out to you

+ https://youtu.be/VRH0pwENbx8 - Trans 101, A short YouTube series on basics

+ https://youtu.be/yCxqdhZkxCo - Transphobia: An Analysis by Philosophy Tube

+ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Le70f0hs5ZDSGlP13YQaa5k_YjD27VaxOHB9g1J0X6g/edit?usp=sharing - A factsheet with links to research around various things around trans* people

+ https://www.barbellmedicine.com/blog/shades-of-gray-sex-gender-and-fairness-in-sport/ - A deep dive on trans* and intersex people in sports

Other topics under Gender Identity

 * Non-Binary 101
 * A guide to questioning your gender
 * Medical Transition in India