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We are Diana and Joy - two moms who each supported their children to transition in early elementary school to become their true selves. We are using our voices to reflect our child’s voices, and have navigated everything from family and friends, to health care offices and schools. We are here to share our experience and our learning along this transgender journey, to provide support and guidance, parent-to-parent, and if you find yourself on a similar journey, we want you to know that you are not alone. Beyond parenting, we are also excited about building a community of allies and chosen family who will stand together with us, Transparently Speaking.

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Survival Mode: Parenting Trans Kids in Uncertain Times (120)

May 01, 2026 • Transparently Speaking • Season 1 • Episode 120

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Five years ago, Joy and Diana were talking bathing suits and holiday cards. Today, they're talking survival.

In this honest check-in, they share what survival mode really looks like — stepping back from the news, scaling down work, and finding distractions just to keep anxiety at bay. They also get into the practical stuff still on their plates: finding gender-affirming care, surgery timelines, and whether to seek legal protection for their families.

And they end with a story that will make you laugh out loud.

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