The morning after the 2024 presidential election was horrific for many, but even more so for the parents of trans children, who had to worry about what Donald Trumps vicious anti-trans rhetoric would mean once he was actually in office.A year into his administration, we know how justified those worries were. One mom, Angela Day, wrote about the things shes prioritizing to get through the Trump administration while parenting a trans son who is about to go to college. Related Happiness looks fantastic on her: Heres what parents wish folks knew about their trans kids For my family and many others, the rise of this new government forced us to change how we move through the world, Day wrote in Oprah Daily. Very real threats to basic human rights mean that calls to LGBTQ+ crisis hotlines spiked by 700 percent after Election Day. More than 800 anti-trans bills have hit state capitols around the country, all aiming to disenfranchise and, in many cases, criminalize the very existence of this tiny percentage of the U.S. populationalong with the people who love and care for them. It takes a lot of mental energy to process so much hate.Day gave five critical tips for surviving the hate and helping your trans child thrive. Put your oxygen mask on first, she highlights. You absolutely cannot take care of your child if you are not taking care of yourself,' Day writes, quoting psychiatrist Jack Turban. Make sure you have social support, and if possible, a personal therapist as well. In the same way community connectedness is important for kids, being in a support group with other parents of gender-diverse kids can be a game changer. In particular, Day recommends reaching out to local chapters of PFLAG or Parents of Trans Youth, as well as reaching out to Trans Lifeline when necessary. Never Miss a Beat Subscribe to our newsletter to stay ahead of the latest LGBTQ+ political news and insights. Subscribe to our Newsletter today Next, Day talks about the importance of creating a safety plan so you can be ready to relocate your family if necessary. She points to tools like Erin Reeds Anti-Trans National Risk Assessment Mapto find a safe state to go to. She also recommends checking how transferable your job is (can it be remote? Does it open opportunities for foreign visas in some countries?) and emphasizes the importance of keeping passports, birth certificates, and other key documents updated to make relocating easier.While winning the fight against anti-trans legislation might be plan A, Day urges families to have a strong plan B, especially when it comes to healthcare. Dont wait for interruptions in care, she says. Talk with your current provider about alternative plans in case anything happens, and research other doctors and Telehealth services out of state so you are ready if need be. Know your legal rights, Day alo advises. Knowing what legal battles might arise puts parents in a better (if unpleasant) position to fight them. If you or your family suffer discrimination, she recommends reaching out to groups like HRC,ACLU,Lambda Legal, andAdvocates for Trans Equality.Finally, Day encourages parents to fight back for our kids. While that could risk sounding nebulous, Day provides concrete ways to move forward. LGBTQ+ friends and family can start by calling out bigotry and discrimination within their own homes, schools, and communities, she explains. Beyond that, she recommends reaching out to representatives to push them to vote with trans kids in mind, either by turning up in person or by contacting them. Apps and websites such as 5 Calls, ResistBot, and USA.gov make contacting legislators about proposed anti-LGBTQ+ laws quick and easy, she writes. While no parent should have to think about all of this, it is an unfortunate reality under the second Trump administration. Being better informed and ready to move could make all the difference down the line.Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.