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Title: 'We never had a son. We had a daughter who was born in the wrong body'
Post by: Shana A on September 03, 2011, 06:40:47 AM
Post by: Shana A on September 03, 2011, 06:40:47 AM
'We never had a son. We had a daughter who was born in the wrong body': Parents speak of their battle coming to terms with having a transgender daughter
By Paul Bentley
Last updated at 3:11 PM on 2nd September 2011
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2032326/Transgender-support-We-son-We-daughter-born-wrong-body.html?ito=feeds-newsxml (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2032326/Transgender-support-We-son-We-daughter-born-wrong-body.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)
When most parents of ten year old boys are summoned by their child for an important chat, issues that come up might be schoolwork, bullying or why it is essential they get that dream gift for their birthday.
Jennifer and John's son was, however, never quite so straightforward.
Jack's young parents, who live in a small town in Ohio, faced a heartbreaking dilemma this year when their child told them what they always suspected but had never properly confronted - he wanted to live as a girl.
By Paul Bentley
Last updated at 3:11 PM on 2nd September 2011
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2032326/Transgender-support-We-son-We-daughter-born-wrong-body.html?ito=feeds-newsxml (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2032326/Transgender-support-We-son-We-daughter-born-wrong-body.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)
When most parents of ten year old boys are summoned by their child for an important chat, issues that come up might be schoolwork, bullying or why it is essential they get that dream gift for their birthday.
Jennifer and John's son was, however, never quite so straightforward.
Jack's young parents, who live in a small town in Ohio, faced a heartbreaking dilemma this year when their child told them what they always suspected but had never properly confronted - he wanted to live as a girl.
Title: Re: 'We never had a son. We had a daughter who was born in the wrong body'
Post by: Janet_Girl on September 03, 2011, 10:42:23 AM
Post by: Janet_Girl on September 03, 2011, 10:42:23 AM
Good for Jackie's Mom and Dad. Boo, Hiss for Grampa. He need to get his head out of that place.
Title: Re: 'We never had a son. We had a daughter who was born in the wrong body'
Post by: AudreyH on September 06, 2011, 08:16:09 PM
Post by: AudreyH on September 06, 2011, 08:16:09 PM
Considering the Daily Mail and its readership, the amount of positive comments to the article is encouraging.
Title: Re: 'We never had a son. We had a daughter who was born in the wrong body'
Post by: spacial on September 07, 2011, 06:28:36 AM
Post by: spacial on September 07, 2011, 06:28:36 AM
I've been noticing that with the Daily Mail, lately, as well.
Title: Re: 'We never had a son. We had a daughter who was born in the wrong body'
Post by: AudreyH on September 07, 2011, 12:16:24 PM
Post by: AudreyH on September 07, 2011, 12:16:24 PM
I was expecting sheer hate and bigotry per usual, the understanding and acceptance actually made my jaw shock. I like to read the comments of Daily Mail, FOX News, etc. for a good laugh and this is such a radical departure! Hope one day the FOX News, WSJ readership becomes that accepting over here. Going to take a while though :embarrassed: