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Open Discussion for Premium Subscribers
We have officially returned to the podcast studio, and new episodes of Gender: A Wider Lens will be dropping soon. As we continue putting together our programming and guest line up for Season Four, we want to hear from you!
Is there a guest you think we should have on, or a theme you’d like to hear us discuss?
Perhaps you think we should revisit something from a previous episode, or ask one of our past guests to return.
Although we have many great guests and topics on the schedule already, we really want input from YOU, our most loyal and passionate listeners, as well.
Please, share your thoughts and ideas in the comments section!
Your podcast is a breath of fresh air. Thank you for your wonderful content. I would love to hear your thoughts on how to deal with the issue of vulnerable younger cousins whose older cousin has transitioned. My children were around the age of 10 when their 18 year old cousin transitioned. I come from a progressive, liberal family and the rest of my siblings and their spouses were immediately affirming of this new identity. I was skeptical and turned to the internet to find out more, which was when I found this podcast. I was under a lot of pressure to explain gender identity to my children and have them participate in affirming their cousin's new identity. I was extremely uncomfortable with being compelled to introduce an idea to my young children, one of whom I think is particularly vulnerable to this ideology. The bonds in my family are strong and we all love each other very much but I fear we won't be able to fully heal from the divide that this has caused.
Your podcasts, Q&As, and topic discussions have been immensely helpful as a parent of a trans-identifying daughter. Areas that I would be grateful for more insights on:
1. Impacts on the family (siblings in particular) through all phases of ‘trans’ (social transition, medical, desistance, detransition)
2. De-identified accounts of desistance, detransition from parents or therapists or individuals.
I’ve listened to many of Benjamin Boyce’s interviews with trans or former trans people and they do not seem to speak about family relationships often through their gender exploration. That concerns me - our family of two parents and 4 kids (all girls - third one declared trans at 14 emerging from the pandemic) has always been tight. I hope we can stay together even if our daughter chooses a path we don’t align with.
Thank you