Resources
Being publicly vulnerable is no cake walk. That’s why I made a fun little digital question wheel for guests to spin a few times to help them loosen up before diving into their story. Now you can use it, too!
All music for How to Tell Someone is written and performed by host Tonya Pieske. She releases music under the name Hexteria. The theme song is "The Star" from the album Erotic Thriller. You can find it everywhere you stream music. Learn more about Hexteria at www.hexteriamusic.com
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Episode Resources
Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse
Enough Abuse
https://enoughabuse.org/get-help/survivor-support/
A curated list of resources for adults who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and are seeking support.
Trans and gender spectrum allyship
https://www.thetrevorproject.org
24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults via text, chat, or phone.
A peer-run hotline staffed entirely by trans people for trans people. They also offer name-change microgrants.
https://www.glaad.org/transgender/transfaq
Clear, accessible explanations of terminology and respectful language.
National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE)
Policy, rights information, and practical resources for navigating documentation changes.
Gender Spectrum
https://genderspectrum.org
Guidance on communication, identity, and navigating relationship changes.
OurPath (formerly Straight Spouse Network)
Peer support for partners navigating shifts in understanding around gender and orientation.
https://transgenderlawcenter.org
The largest trans-led civil rights organization in the U.S. offering legal support, advocacy, and community-led solutions.
Black LGBTQIA+ Migrant Project (BLMP)
A Black trans- and queer-led collective supporting Black LGBTQ+ migrants through community building, organizing, and mutual aid.
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) — Coming Out as Transgender
https://www.hrc.org/resources/coming-out-as-transgender
A Black trans- and queer-led collective supporting Black LGBTQ+ migrants through community building, organizing, and mutual aid.
