"I wish the world knew that my trans kid is just like everyone else. He's funny, he's kind, he loves his family and his family loves him. He is going to be a veterinarian when he finishes school and he's a great student with life goals. He needs the world to see him as the generous young man he is because he is not a sin. He is the greatest gift and we are lucky to have him."
"Stories of anti-trans vitriol dominate the media, which makes it easy to forget just how many folks out there give endless love and support to the trans people in their lives. Every day, hundreds of thousands of parents across the country fight with all their might to provide their trans kids with love, hope, and a community of support. They fight to shield their kids from pain and to make them feel proud of who they are."
Hundreds of thousands of parents across the country devote themselves to supporting their transgender children, providing love, hope, and protective communities. They work to shield kids from pain, advocate for their dignity, and help them feel proud of who they are. Parents emphasize their children's normalcy, talents, ambitions, and family roles, citing examples like aspiring veterinarians and loving siblings. Families seek public recognition of their children's humanity beyond pronouns or bodies. Many parents describe the advocacy as passionate, exhausting, and necessary to secure safe, affirming lives for their children during a challenging cultural moment.
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