A Therapist's Reflections on Gender in a Polarized World

The Parental Confidence Lab is Finally Open!

Because panic is not a parenting strategy

5 hrs ago • Sasha Ayad

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A parent group for people who avoid parent groups

After 10 years working with gender dysphoria, I'm building something completely new

Sep 1 • Sasha Ayad

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July 2026

Affirmation Isn't a Dead End: How Parents Can Course-Correct

Distinguishing proactive leadership from reactive panic—and how to reclaim your parental authority in the home

Jul 28 • Sasha Ayad

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Quirky, Sensitive, Obsessive - Autism Traits and Gender Dysphoria

Understanding the massive statistical overlap and why it matters

Jul 7 • Sasha Ayad

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June 2026

Affirming Trans Identities Does Not (Necessarily) Prevent Estrangement

Why the “gender leap of faith” is no guarantee of connection

Jun 23 • Sasha Ayad

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Estrangement, Gender, and Living Between Hope and Acceptance

Reflections after our Mother’s Day Retreat

Jun 2 • Sasha Ayad

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May 2026

An Invitation to Estranged Parents

Join our Mother's Day Retreat Live Stream (It's Free)

May 6 • Sasha Ayad

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April 2026

"She Doesn't Really Hate You"

A mother’s plan for outlasting the gender identity rift and reclaiming the parent-child bond

Apr 14 • Sasha Ayad

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March 2026

The Medicalization Roadmap: 9 Principles for the "Long Game"

How to stay present, avoid estrangement, and maintain your reality as your child medicalizes their gender identity

Mar 31 • Sasha Ayad

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Wait, Who's the Adult Now?

Parenting A Gender-Questioning Young Adult

Mar 10 • Sasha Ayad

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February 2026

10 Principles for Parenting a Gender-Questioning Teen

How to lead with authority and connection when your child is focused on "IDENTITY"

Feb 10 • Sasha Ayad

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January 2026

9 Principles for Parenting a Gender-Questioning Child

How to guide pre-pubescent children and young teens towards reality

Jan 15 • Sasha Ayad

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