Virtual Trans support groups accessible anywhere in the US?
Hi! My MTF sister came out to me and my mother as trans when I lived with her 6+ years ago. She struggles with her mental health and addiction but she’s been becoming more confident in her gender identity in the last couple of years or so. But that being said, she still struggles a lot with finding the courage and bravery to transition to her true self. I’ve recommended individual therapy to help her with her PTSD and subsequent addiction issues (because I did the same thing with my PTSD and addiction stemming from the same person) but my mom and I are primarily trying to help her find a support system in the Trans community because, no matter how much we support and love her, we can’t give her the same support, guidance and advice that a Trans person can give her. And she’s struggled a lot with finding these resources on her own.
She has a lot of anxiety and we’ve struggled to help her find in person support groups for her to join to help her with the confidence and guidance she needs to take her next step in transitioning and living life as herself for the first time in over 30 years. I’ve been looking into online support groups and am struggling to find a community (ANYWHERE in the US) where she can join virtually and build confidence and connections to help her on her journey. She has a lot of anxiety about going in person, especially groups that are “local” to her (aka the NE US) and she’s expressed a lot of interest in someday moving to Colorado so that’s where I’ve been looking primarily. But I’m struggling so if anyone has any suggestions, ideas, or tips to help me find her a virtual support group/aid or assistance to help her become her true self, PLEASE let me know because I truly just want her to be herself and be happy. I’ll take any advice y’all will give me!