What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood | Parenting Tips From Funny Moms

DEEP DIVE: Amber Briggle on Supporting Trans Kids


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This episode was originally recorded in 2022. For more about the Briggle family, watch the 2024 New Yorker short documentary "Love to the Max."

Amber Briggle and her family live in Texas. Amber is the mom of two kids, Max and Lulu, and on her website "Love To The Max," Amber shares the family's real stories and experiences as a trans-inclusive family.

Amber describes herself as "just a mom," but the events of the last few years have made her a powerful advocate for the rights of kids and families like her own. She was a founding member (and former national co-chair) of the ⁠“Parents for Transgender Equality Council”⁠, part of the Human Rights Campaign. Amber currently serves as the “Equal Opportunity Issue” Chair for the ⁠League of Women Voters of Texas⁠.

In this moving and illuminating episode, Amber talks about her experience parenting her transgender son and the breadth of emotions and experiences that come with it.

In this episode, Amber, Amy, and Margaret discuss:

  • Amber's son Max's transition journey
  • The best ways to support trans kids
  • The anti-trans legislation currently in effect and under consideration in the U.S.

  • NOTE: Since we recorded this episode, a lawyer for the state of Texas confirmed that the ⁠child abuse investigation into the Briggle family has been lifted.⁠ 


    Here's where you can find Amber:

    Her website: ⁠https://lovetothemax.net/⁠

    ⁠Facebook⁠: /amberbriggle

    ⁠Twitter⁠: @mrsbriggle



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