My daughter, who I thought was my son
Gretchen’s daughter is transgender. When she first told her parents, it came as a shock – but Gretchen wants to tell her daughter she’ll always be on her side.
Gretchen’s daughter is transgender. When she first told her parents, it came as a shock – but Gretchen wants to tell her daughter she’ll always be on her side.
But she worries that the outside world might be hostile. How can she protect her daughter, while also helping her grow?
Letter writer: Gretchen
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Dear Daughter
Extraordinary letters written from parents to their children with Namulanta Kombo