This episode was planned anyway but it feels only right to share during Pride Month as part of the importance of us all reflecting on LGBTQI+ themes and health
This Child of Ours by Sadie Pearce was suggested to us by the parent of a trans child who had found the novel really reflective of their own experiences. Sadly this medical parent felt unable to breach their child's confidentiality by discussing it themselves. Ana and I were really honoured to have the recommender's thoughts and reflections based on their lived experiences to consider as we read the novel.
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The RCPCH response to the current situation around access to gender affirming therapy/support for young people is a really helpful starting point:
https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/news-events/news/rcpch-statement-ruling-judicial-review-bell-v-tavistock
