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Suicide is the Number One Cause of Death for Youth
The Archangels Address This Tragedy
*I first published this article about two and a half years ago on Medium. I read yesterday that the government has taken away the menu item on the suicide hotline that pertains to LGB+ children despite the fact that records show many kids have accessed it, and it has saved many lives. If that acronym looks strange and incomplete, it’s because the current administration had already removed the “T” and “Q” from LGBTQ+ and stated they do not recognize more than two genders or accept that they can be altered. Whether or not you agree with that mindset, I hope we can all agree that anything that effectively helps save children’s lives is worthwhile. This also includes monitored, medical transgender counseling and support that the state of Tennessee recently blocked, supported by the Supreme Court, which also has been proven to save children’s lives. I’m not talking about gender replacement surgery, which is illegal for minors in this country, I’m talking about helping kids navigate their feelings and helping them with self-acceptance. These kinds of actions send a very clear message to LGBTQ+ youth, especially transgender youth, that there is something wrong with them, and that they are not accepted or wanted. I hope you will join me in sending a better, more loving message to these kids and let them…
