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BONUS REPLAY: A Beautifully Complicated Transition with Emme Reynolds
Season 14 Episode 19
As we gear up for the launch of Season 20 this September, we're sharing some favorite past episodes that continue to resonate—because queer family-building is never just a one-time story.
Originally aired in Season 14, this episode features Emme Reynolds, a transgender parent of two in a newly blended family. Emme brings honesty, vulnerability, and wisdom to the conversation as she shares her personal journey of self-discovery, transition, and parenting.
In a world that often misunderstands or oversimplifies gender identity, Emme reminds us that transitioning isn’t a moment—it’s a lifelong process. She opens up about the challenges of navigating transition while parenting, the importance of family support, and the power of visibility in today’s political climate.
🏳️🌈 Key Takeaways
- The ongoing nature of gender transition
- Parenting through transition in a blended family
- How open communication helps build understanding
- The importance of trans visibility in parenting spaces
- How to foster support within and outside the LGBTQIA+ community
- The realities of parenting as a trans person in today’s climate
Emme encourages us all to listen with empathy, speak with honesty, and keep telling our beautifully complicated stories.
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