We know sex assigned at birth and gender identity are two different things. In toddlers, the idea of gender identity can be very fluid, but generally around age 5 or 6, most children are rigid about gender and preferences often due to social pressures and other factors.
The number of young people in the United States now openly identifying as a gender different from the one they were assigned at birth is surging amid growing recognition of transgender identity and rights, awareness, and acceptance.
In this episode, Erica Peterson shares her experience raising her transgender daughter, Finn, including:
- when she noticed Finn expressed a gender identity that was different than the one assigned at birth
- how she and her husband processed the new identity and supported Finn
- how family and friends reacted to the news, including Erica's grandmother Helen's reaction
- the important role of allies
- how she found gender affirming care
- what surprised her the most navigating the changes
- the advice she would give others with a child questioning their gender identity
This is a deeply personal and inspiring story and we are so thankful to Erica for sharing her experience, perspective, and big heart with us.
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