Welcome
WAGLY is an organization for GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, etc.) and straight high school youth in the MetroWest Area of Boston. Similar to other organizations in the AGLY Network, we provide weekly social and support opportunities for youth across the region.
We hold regular meetings every Monday evening from 7-8:30pm (except school vacation weekends). We also hold a monthly meeting for transgender and gender variant youth.
WAGLY is located at:
Parish Hall, Unitarian Universalist Society of Wellesley Hills
309 Washington St, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
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In the News
Local Teen Tells His Story In Chicken Soup for the Soul
An excerpt from the article by Joshua Perry.
Jonah Miller, a Needham High student, was published in the newest edition of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, entitled “Tough Times for Teens.” Jonah describes the turmoil of his childhood as he struggled with the issue of identity. The bouts of depression, the confusion, the despair of not being able to define yourself, were all part of Jonah’s story. “I Can Be Happy” is a personal journey of definition and acceptance. read more
Raising a Transgender Child: A Star is Born
An excerpt from the article written by Julie Ross on The Huffington Post.
Eight months ago, my 9-year-old son tearfully shared with me that "his whole life, he had wanted to be a girl". Pressed by the therapist (who, thank G-d, was in the room with us) to clarify whether he wants to be a girl or is a girl, George immediately replied that he is a girl. And so began a crazy-ass adventure that I never, in a million years, expected to find my child or, frankly, myself, on. read more
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Weekly Update
Our next regular meeting will be held on April 30 with the second session with Impact Boston. You may have read about the Wellesley High School Power Up program using the Impact Boston techniques of personal safety and self-defense in recent local news. WAGLY is offering two sessions of Impact Boston's powerful curriculum that "teaches students effective strategies to resist threats, intimidation, and violence perpetrated by strangers and people they know."
Even if you were unable to join us last week for the first part, we hope to see you on Monday. The first class was fun and informative and we hope you join us for part two.
7:00-8:30pm
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