”I feel privileged that I went through this journey because you don’t know what you can handle until something comes along. And we made mistakes like anybody would, and we had hiccups like anybody would, but I feel privileged that we were able to go through this with her and try to make her life as comfortable as possible.”

Curious about how to support transgender rights and the LGBTQ+ community in today’s complex climate? On this episode of Bounce Back Stronger, host Donna Ferris speaks with two inspiring mothers and advocates, Andrea Rashbaum and Maureen Ross Gemme. Together, they share powerful, personal stories about raising transgender children, garnering insights that resonate with any parent. And they explore ways to foster understanding, break down barriers, and navigate today’s cultural and policy challenges with compassion and hope.

If you want to learn more about Advocates for Trans Equality, visit transequality.org. If you would like to learn more about Maureen’s coaching services, visit emergeleadershipacademy.com

If you enjoyed this episode, you might want to listen to Episode #27 “Coming Home to Ourselves” with Stephen Cope and Episode #11 “Finding Your Way to Peace and Happiness” with Sharon Salzberg.

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And if you’re looking for mental health resources, please click here or reach out to your insurance provider. If you are in crisis, please dial 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or dial 988 for the suicide hotline (US only). If you are transgender, the 24/7 Trans Lifeline in the US is 1-877-565-8860, and in Canada, it is 1-877-330-6366.

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