What It’s REALLY Like to Raise a Transgender Child in America

In this episode of A More Perfect Podcast, I sit down with my longtime friend and creator, Princess Pashley, for a deeply personal and powerful conversation about parenting a transgender child in today’s America.

We talk about what it was like when her daughter first came out, the challenges and fears they faced as a family, and the critical role of supportive schools, affirming doctors, and community. Pashley shares how medical care like HRT actually works, what the process looks like for minors, and why so many misconceptions are harmful and dangerous.

We also dive into the bigger picture: how rhetoric from politicians and media impacts real families, the mental health stakes for transgender youth, and what it means to hold compassion and accountability in a society divided by misinformation and fear.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to the Journey
02:10 Understanding the Process of Coming Out
06:55 Navigating Medical Support and Hormone Therapy
13:16 The Impact of Societal Acceptance
19:41 Addressing Misinformation and Mental Health
24:53 The Intersection of Faith and Acceptance
28:31 The Stigma of Divorce and Biblical Marriage
29:27 Grooming and Exploitation in Evangelical Christianity
30:26 Personal Experiences with Family and Politics
35:01 The Journey of Acceptance for Anna
35:44 Navigating Gender Identity and School Experiences
39:34 Positive Changes Through Support and Community
46:38 The Impact of Rhetoric on Marginalized Communities
52:11 Finding Hope and Community Support


If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to parent a trans child—or if you just want to hear an honest, human story about love, struggle, and resilience—this episode is for you.

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