By Jennifer Savage. Gender is a spectrum and Eliza is on it. She is experimenting with traditional girl things, trying them on, seeing how they feel.
Half Half
I want my daughter to be who she is but I can’t help but want to fold her into soft, downy wings and keep her from a world that might not be kind to a child who moves between genders or a teenager who does.
H Is For Henry – A Transgender Journey
I knew when I brought my children into the world that I could not place them in a mold and expect them to stay put. I knew I had to be open to their perspective, their interests, their sense of self.
A Thousand Heartbreaks
By Jennifer Savage.
I Chose My Son’s Kindergarten For Its Transgender Teacher
While gender conforming, I thought about all of the other ways he does not conform and the potential for him to be shamed.
Aftermath: Silent No More
My apathy and naiveté are shocking even to me. Almost as shocking as the fact that Donald Trump is going to be our president. Almost.
Beyond The Deep Familiar
When I was thirteen I changed my brother’s diapers and at nineteen I rocked my sister to sleep on our front porch swing. I remember the weight of her small, curled hand in my lap as she slept. This is what I want, I thought, not now, but some day.
On the Move with my Heart
I heard once from my therapist husband that boys need to move their bodies to talk about how they feel.
Dominatrix Mommy: On Gender Identity and Individuality
Working as a Dominatrix has taught me to be open and understanding of people’s individuality.
I’m Half Half, and it’s OK
The therapist walked us through how to listen to hard stories from our children. She said it was easier said than done. We all agreed and laughed.
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