Subject: Daughters and Sons of TG/TS/CD parents...
Dear Transfolk, family and friends,
My name is Stefan Lynch and I am the former Director of Children of Lesbian
and Gays Everywhere (COLAGE), an international support and advocacy
organization, whose mission has included daughters and sons of TG parents
for several years.
I am currently writing a guidebook book for daughters and sons of lesbian,
gay, bi and transgender parents. While I know a handful of teens and adults
with TG parents, I am hoping you can help me expand my scope.
I would like to interview teenagers and adults (under 35) who have a
transgender (including crossdresser) parent. The interviews can be
anonymous, though I prefer to be able to publish a picture. It doesn't
matter if the "child" lives with their TG parent or not, just that they know
about the situation and have an interest in talking about their experiences.
As the son of a gay dad and lesbian mom, I know that sometimes these issues
can be difficult to talk about, and that confidentiality is often important.
Everyone who is interviewed gets final approval of their piece before
publication.
I am happy to answer any questions about the interviews, myself, or the
book. The best way to reach me is email (Stefan@igc.org), or by calling me
at 415-863-4347 (collect calls are fine).
Love makes a Family,
Stefan Lynch (stefan@igc.org)
P.S. For more information about Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere
(COLAGE), visit their website at www.colage.org
or call (415) 861-KIDS. Their mailing address is 3543 18th St. #17, San
Francisco, CA 94110, USA
~Frequently Asked Questions~
Q: How do I know this is legit and that you aren't some talkshow or trash
journalist?
A: Probably the easiest way is to do an Internet search under my name, which
should call up various G/L/B/T family sites. You could also contact the
COLAGE office (colage@colage.org), or email me requesting personal
references from TG leaders who know me.
Q: My story is pretty negative/positive, do you still want to interview me?
A: Please. I'm aiming to represent a range of opinions and experiences.
Q: Do you pay for the interviews?
A: Unfortunately, no. This book will cost more money to produce than it will
make. I hope you'll agree to the interview for the same reason that I'm
doing the book: because people need it. However, donations to the project
are gleefully accepted... ;)
Q: How will the interview work?
A: Most interviews happen in person. I live in San Francisco, but I come to
you if I can. I've already crossed the US once (on a bicycle) interviewing
folks along the way, and I will very likely be doing a driving trip around
the US and Canada in the Summer of 1998. If I can't get to you, then we may
do it on the phone and I'll cover the charges.
Q: How long will the interview be?
A: Most of the interviews last from 1/2 hour to 1 1/2 hours, plus a half an
hour for photographing you.
Q: Do I have to have my picture in the book?
A: Nope, but it sure helps readers, particularly younger ones, to relate to
your story.
Q: When will the book come out?
A: Wish I knew. The book production process is pretty involved, and I
haven't sold the book yet. I'm aiming to publish this first guidebook by and
for kids of G/L/B/T parent before the end of the Millenium ;)