I'm The 65-Year-Old Parent Of A Transgender Daughter. I Never Expected...

[Jessica_Rose]

I'm The 65-Year-Old Parent Of A Transgender Daughter. I Never Expected I'd Be Helping Her Flee The Country.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/relationships/i-m-the-65-year-old-parent-of-a-transgender-daughter-i-never-expected-i-d-be-helping-her-flee-the-country/ar-AA1HGI8S?ocid=windirect&cvid=6837c4158aa5465daaef8f3a1979a37e&ei=30

Story by A Loving Father (1 July 2025)

Awareness of people who are trans is still relatively new in our culture. As such, there's a great deal of misunderstanding about what it all means and, sadly, quite a bit of projection by those who clearly don't agree with or support this, which has stirred hatred, physical harm and a threatening environment.

As I've come to learn, it's not fair or respectful to expect the one trans person you know to educate you on what it means and all that goes along with being trans. Education is something that requires each of us to be responsible enough to do our own homework.

Regrettably, too many people in our society are relying on what those in power or some biased media outlets are telling them about trans people. The most important thing I've learned is that most trans people just want to be safe and be able to live their lives in peace and as much happiness as possible. They don't want to be in your face. They just want to know they can go to the bathroom and not be harassed or have violence done to them. 

As the change has come in the recent political winds, I find myself more and more worried for my daughter's safety. Whether it's for political ends, or whether it's someone saying hateful things in the name of Jesus, who I know promoted love, acceptance and non-judgment, trans people are increasingly and justifiably worried. More laws are going on the books or being proposed to restrict the rights and liberties of trans people.

We can't wait to see how this plays out when it might become "too late" for our daughter. I never thought I'd have to think about my daughter fleeing this country for her safety. But history has informed us about what can happen, and we can't ignore the possibilities.