Dr Fiona Bisshop

It’s International Transgender Day of Visibility today and so I thought I’d give some top tips to parents of trans kids. Visibility is really important. It inspires people, offers support and helps change attitudes in society. Transgender people still experience shocking rates of violence and discrimination, especially trans women of colour. Transgender day of visibility is a day to show your support for the trans community and fight transphobia.

“You can search through the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” Gautama Buddha

Here’s my top tips for parents of trans kids… You’re welcome 🙂

1. So, your kid tells you they are trans. Don’t freak out. Your kid is going to be in bits right now…