<p>Did you know pets can be a deterrent to psychological distress specifically for people experiencing gender dysphoria? This week we're sharing the research. Plus, Raven talks about gendered toys and how parents can support a gender questioning child and Cam shares the very recent history of openly trans athletes in the Olympics!<br/><br/>Resources from this Episode:<br/>- <a href='https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/26895269.2023.2234383'>The "pet effect" and trans people research article</a><br/>- <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quinn_(soccer)'>Quinn, nonbinary soccer star</a><br/>- <a href='https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/when-did-girls-start-wearing-pink-1370097/'>When did girls start wearing pink?</a><br/><br/>Other Resources:<br/>- <a href='https://www.thetrevorproject.org/'>The Trevor Project</a><br/>- <a href='https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/'>Guide to Being an Ally</a><br/>- <a href='https://www.glaad.org/resourcelist'>GLAAD Resource List</a></p><p>Send your questions, feedback, and stories to questions@transgendapod.com, click the Chat With Us button at <a href='http://www.transgendapod.com/'>www.transgendapod.com</a>, and follow us on social media (<a href='https://www.instagram.com/transgendapod'>Instagram</a> | <a href='https://www.facebook.com/transgendapod'>Facebook</a> | <a href='https://twitter.com/transgendapod'>Twitter</a> | <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG61MX-t-vd8nXArWV9k--A'>YouTube</a>)<br/><br/>If you or a trans loved one are contemplating suicide, please call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1889999/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/transgendapod">Support the show</a></p>