Courage to Be Us: A Mother and Son’s Journey, Being Transgender

Susan and Wyatt

Eighteen months ago, we found out that our daughter is actually our transgender son.  Our journey is one of faith and courage.  We look forward to sharing our journey with you!

One day, elementary student, Alexandra wrote to her Mother, “I want you to use male pronouns for me. We can do this together with a little work. This may be hard to understand, but my heart and mind tell me I’m a boy. It is hard for me, too. I want to be a boy always, but I can’t unless you can help me”.

Susan: “To see a child living authentically is so amazing because, at the age of 44, I am still figuring out what it means to live authentically, and to be who I am. And this life lesson I’ve learned through Wyatt has helped me to realize that it really doesn’t matter what other people are thinking. It matters what we think as a family, and just looking at Wyatt and seeing the light in his eyes, and the brightness, the smile, the way that this kid who never wanted to be in pictures now takes selfies every day.

Worship Coordinator: Peter Holland     Musician: Joseph L’Amour