They & Us

Bryn Hanks was raised in a home with few gender rules: Boys wore dresses, girls could be whatever they wanted. But when he told his parents he was Trans, he hit a wall of resistance. He shares how that felt, and his mother explains why she had such a hard time accepting her child's identity. • This episode includes stories of people struggling with mental health that may affect you: Find help and resources at cbc.ca/theyandus.

From cystic acne to severe mood swings, a conversation with a Trans individual about what they wish more people knew about the experience of changing your body and how to prepare yourself to get through it. • This episode includes stories of people struggling with mental health that may affect you: Find help and resources at cbc.ca/theyandus. • Email [email protected].

A young student uses a North Coast legend from her grandmother to explain why she wants to stop living as a man and start living as a woman. Plus: Using sitcoms and culture to talk about gender and sexuality. • Email [email protected]. • cbc.ca/theyandus

Gender neutral bathrooms, preferred pronouns, Trans rights. Sex and gender has become a flash point for heated political debates, but how did we get here? • Support and resources at cbc.ca/theyandus. • More information about the Transgender Archives at uvic.ca/TransChair. • Email [email protected].

Harper Perrin grew up believing the only moral way for them to live was as a straight man. Eventually, they found acceptance as a gay man in a loving relationship, but something still didn’t feel right. • Resources and support: cbc.ca/theyandus. • Email [email protected].

When you’re facing a health crisis, does it really matter if the doctor gets your pronouns wrong? Musician Rae Spoon thinks so, and they’re fighting for change while also fighting cancer. Plus, a doctor-in-training on their struggles with conversion therapy. • This episode includes stories of people struggling with mental health that may affect you: Find help and resources at cbc.ca/theyandus. • Theme song: 'Do Whatever the Heck You Want' by Rae Spoon. • Email: [email protected].