Learn about our very special Trans Day of Visibility event, then scroll down to learn about some exciting things our friends at Free Mom Hugs and Mama Dragons are up to!
Hello John,
On Monday, March 31, we invite you to join us on the It Gets Better Twitch channel for the digital world premiere of Ben in Bloom, a short film that redefines what it means to grow into yourself.
This isn’t just any premiere. It’s a full-circle moment.
Ben in Bloom tells the powerful, deeply personal story of Stella, a non-binary, queer teen from Bucks County, PA— and one of our former Youth Voices ambassadors. Two years after graduating from the program, she’s stepping into her truth as Stella—and letting the world see her in full bloom.
To mark Trans Day of Visibility, the event opens with a conversation featuring Stella alongside current It Gets Better Youth Voices exploring what it’s like to navigate the world as trans and non-binary youth today. Then comes the premiere of Ben in Bloom, followed by a live Q&A with Stella and the filmmakers.
We couldn’t be more proud to witness a Youth Voices alum not only owning her story, but sharing it with such honesty and purpose. It’s a testament to the power of storytelling—how it heals, connects, and empowers. And how it reminds every LGBTQ+ young person: you are not alone.
The film and conversation will also be available on our YouTube channel following the event.
Hope to see you there.
Raelee Sweet (they/them)
Senior Coordinator, Education
It Gets Better
Learn More About the Mama Dragons
When we sat down to chat with the Mama Dragons, we knew we had to share info about them with you? Why? Because LGBTQ+ youth need supportive adults more than ever, and these moms are fierce advocates for their kids. Mama Dragons is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting, educating, and empowering mothers of LGBTQ+ children. Through programs like LIFT Group Therapy, QPR Suicide Prevention Training, Parachute eLearning, Advocacy Training and more, they offer resources and community to help families affirm and celebrate their LGBTQ+ kids. Learn more about Mama Dragons at www.mamadragons.org.
Join the Free Mom Hugs Love Revolution in Dallas
Free Mom Hugs has been in our orbit for a while — even before founder Sara Cunningham shared her It Gets Better story with us in 2020. Well now, Free Mom Hugs is doing something... well, revolutionary. If you're in the Dallas area, next week, you can join the Free Mom Hugs Love Revolution. You'll get to see special guest speaker, Texan and longtime LGBTQIA+ advocate Jen Hatmaker plus journalist Nico Lang, author and researcher, Kathy Baldock, and entrepreneur, philanthropist and Drag Performer Roscoe Compton-Kelly. Plus... Founder and Chief Inspiration Officer, Sara Cunningham! Click here to learn more. Because what this community of kids needs more than ever right now is fierce allies.
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