http://www.11alive.com/story/news/na...hing/21059923/

This story is so sad yet happens pretty often, not just among the GLBT community. I wish everyone, especially parents, would be more tolerant if their child grows up different than what they hoped for/wanted.

RIP Leelah Alcorn


If you or someone you care about needs help, there's help out there if you're transgender and/or if you're suicidal.

http://www.transhousingnetwork.com/about
http://www.thetrevorproject.org/
http://www.glnh.org/hotline/
http://www.translifeline.org/
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
For more resources: http://www.crohnsforum.com/showthread.php?t=50120

If anyone else knows of some other helpful links so people can get help please share them.

Thanks Jen, these are great resources. This story breaks my heart but you are right it happens too often. Hopefully this sparks dialogue and change for the better.

The Trevor project provides 24/7 hotline support for any LGBT youth at risk http://www.thetrevorproject.org

Maybe we could add some of these resources to your thread if they aren't already included http://www.crohnsforum.com/showthread.php?t=50120

Sure, added.