Raising Trans Kids: What to Expect When You Weren’t Expecting This
About this episode
This episode explores the emotional journey of parents when their child comes out as transgender.
Send us Fan Mail The moment your child says something that changes the story you thought you were living, time can seem to split in two. There’s the before — the assumptions, expectations, and dreams you carefully built — and then there’s the after, where love, fear, confusion, grief, joy, protectiveness, and possibility all arrive at once. For many parents of trans kids, that moment can feel overwhelming, not because they love their child any less, but because they suddenly realize they’re s...
People in this episode
Host: Mama Dragons
Topics covered
- transgender children
- parenting
- emotional support
- identity
- family dynamics
Keywords
- trans kids
- parenting challenges
- support for parents
- identity exploration
- family support
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