Jackie's Gender Affirming Therapist & Bridget's Secret Wish

03/05/24 • 23 min

Can gender-affirming therapy change people's minds?

Transgender kids and their parents often have very different expectations about what gender-affirming therapy will provide. For some parents, the hope is that when their child starts therapy, they’ll realize they aren’t really trans, but instead are gay, confused, or just in a phase. But studies have shown that among transgender kids, less than 3% give up on their transition.

In today's episode, Jackie and Bridget unveil a part of Jackie's coming-out story that they haven’t previously discussed publicly. They share details of Jackie's first appointments with the gender affirming therapist who helped and supported her in her transition. In this honest and open conversation, Bridget confesses a secret wish she had in the beginning, which she now realizes was based on delusional thinking. There are valuable lessons to take away from this part of Jackie and Bridget’s story - about unconditional love, acceptance, support, trust, and how allies are made.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

Why some parents are reluctant to believe their kids are trans (4:00)
Jackie talks about how gender affirming therapy helped her come out (8:20)
The importance of keeping trust healthy and robust in families (12:10)
How to choose the right gender affirming therapist (16:00)

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Connect with Jackie and Bridget:

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Can gender-affirming therapy change people's minds?

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

Why some parents are reluctant to believe their kids are trans (4:00)
Jackie talks about how gender affirming therapy helped her come out (8:20)
The importance of keeping trust healthy and robust in families (12:10)
How to choose the right gender affirming therapist (16:00)

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Jackie and Bridget:

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Previous Episode

20+ U.S. States Ban Transgender Care

In today's episode, we update you on the concerning trend of states banning trans-affirming care for transgender youth and enacting laws and policies that discriminate against them.

As if it weren't an already daunting experience being trans in America, these actions represent a massive blow for trans rights and, unfortunately, force thousands of people to either let go of their hormone treatment or flee their states.

Throughout this episode, you'll hear our thoughts on the damage these administrative decisions will cause to the trans community, the housing problem in blue states, the myths about detransitioners, the division these kinds of decisions promote in our country, and much more.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

How these new laws and policies affect the trans community (2:00)
The terrible situation these new laws and policies put transgender people in (7:20)
How we are in the process of dividing ourselves into two countries (11:40)
Affirming care saves lives (16:00)

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Next Episode

LGBTQ+ Rights in the 2024 Election

Do shifting attitudes towards LGBTQ+ rights reflect broader trends in the American political landscape?

As the 2024 elections approach, the intricate dance between political agendas and voter inclinations, particularly regarding LGBTQ+ rights, intensifies. As citizens, can we do anything to contribute to the greater good? Yes, we can start conversations.

In today's episode, we analyze the results of a poll and survey conducted by the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), illuminating the upcoming election's complex landscape. From voters' motivation regarding candidates' stances on transgender issues to the complexities of LGBTQ+ support for Biden and Democratic candidates, we ponder the deeper undercurrents in what we believe is a presidential election that can change it all.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

Jackie shares some results of GLAAD's poll (1:30)
What voters think about Republicans’ efforts to bar transgender-affirming care for youth (4:00)
Why the Democratic Party is losing support from non-white voters (7:40)
Why Republicans "can't stop" talking about transgender people (9:30)
About the critical importance of the 2024 elections (12:40)

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