In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Big Brothers Big Sisters and the United Way are just a couple of organizations that have community-based mentoring branches for troubled youth across the U.S. You can volunteer as a mentor through one of these organizations by searching "become a volunteer mentor near me" and clicking on their website. Within the website, search for your local chapter by browsing cities or locations. Click "become a mentor" to get started. The Corporation for National and Community Service is a U.S. government organization that lists mentoring organizations at the local level. Go to https://www.nationalservice.gov/mentor/search and enter your zip code, name, and email address to have names of local mentoring organizations sent to you. Find smaller local mentor programs by doing an Internet search on your city. Read the website to decide if you like the organization and, if so, follow the instructions for becoming a mentor with them. If you plan to work or volunteer for an official mentoring program, school, or community center, you may need to obtain further training, get a background check, or hold an interview. The individual organization that you want to work or volunteer for will provide you with the necessary information for completing their requirements. Most organizations in the U.S. require several background checks for people who formally work with children. These background checks assure that you have never been convicted of a serious crime or abused a child in the past.
Summary: Volunteer for a large mentoring organization. Use the Mentoring Connector database to find an opportunity. Search "mentor troubled youth" and your city online. Complete necessary background checks, interviews, or training.

You might feel surprised, angry, hurt, disappointed, shocked, or any number of emotions when your spouse comes out as transgender. Whatever you feel, it's okay to express that emotion. Know that each emotion you experience is a necessary part of your healing. Sit with your own feelings. You might feel mixed about feeling hurt or angry yet wanting to support your spouse. Give yourself some time to sort through your emotions. Consider writing down your feelings and thoughts in a journal. You can also paint, draw, go on a walk, or listen to music as a way to work through your feelings. Practice radical acceptance by acknowledging that this is part of your reality. If you find yourself saying, "Why me?" or, "It shouldn't be this way!" take a deep breath and recognize that this is your current reality. Feeling bad for yourself or living in denial tends to increase negative feelings, but it is normal to feel this way and you will need to acknowledge these feelings to move forward. Radical acceptance doesn't mean you're approving or in favor of something, it means that you can acknowledge it without pretending it doesn't exist or that it doesn't affect you. While the experience may be painful, it doesn't mean you have to suffer. Say to yourself, "This is difficult to understand, but I will not run from the situation. I know I can get through the difficulty of this." Your mind might race to the future and what will happen to you, to the kids, and to your spouse. It's easy to get overwhelmed by big news and how it might affect your life. If you're feeling overwhelmed by thoughts of the future, stay present. Keep your thoughts here and now. One way to return to the present is by using your breath. Focus on your breathing by counting your inhales and exhales, remembering that your breath connects you to the present moment. Try using mental grounding exercises as well. For example, you can do things like saying your name, where you are, and what you are doing. Or, try making a cup of tea and feeling the warm cup in your hands. If you're feeling confused about your own feelings and you don't know how to respond to your spouse, be willing to embrace the possibilities. You don't need to decide right now whether to support your spouse or separate. When your spouse comes out, take that critical time and be open to what may or may not happen without shutting any possibilities out. If you're overwhelmed with feelings of worry and stress, stop and take a moment of gratitude. You might feel like your whole world has been turned upside down, and you can only focus on your spouse coming out as transgender. Take a moment and express some gratitude. Say what you are grateful for out loud to yourself or others, write it down, and read it back to yourself. As many ways as you can make your brain process your gratitude, the better. You can appreciate the things that you value or find meaningful, whether it be your kids, sunshine, the laundry being done, or takeout. Finds things to think positively about and be grateful for to keep some sense of positivity, even if things feel like they're crashing down on you.
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One-sentence summary -- Acknowledge your thoughts and feelings. Accept the situation. Stay present. Be flexible. Give gratitude.

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