I’ll never forget the day that I met Carmen Parker. Our sons were in the same kindergarten class and we met up at a park to let the boys play. As a few years past by we both faced divorce. She was a bright light in a dark time in my life. She taught me that “not the way I planned” can be beautiful.
Carmen has faced a lot of unplanned moments in her life. This past years journey with her first born has been brought moments of grief, love, advocacy, and acceptance.
Carmen’s daughter Riley is transgender and now identifies as male and goes by Lucas.
Our conversation opened my eyes and reaffirmed how as a parent you want nothing more than for your child to be happy.
Regardless of your upbringing, religious standpoint, or general beliefs, I hope you will listen to “Accepting and Loving My Transgender Child” with an open mind and an open heart.
In the end its about the love between a mother and her child, and I think that’s a message we can all learn from.
