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Diana and Joy share their experience in discovering and navigating the news of Nex Benedict’s tragic bullying and death in Oklahoma. 

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Join Joy and Diana for an update on the discussion with school district administration, as Joy pursues Samantha's eligibility to participate in the sport she loves.  Listen to learn about an Endocrinologist's perspective on sex vs. gender, ongoing considerations for maintaining privacy in non-disclosure, and Diana's advice about how to set the tone in making requests for confidentiality. 

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In this podcast episode (#66), Joy is getting ready for a meeting with her child's school district to discuss sports participation. The focus shifts to the importance of trust in the administration to safeguard her child's identity during this process. This prompts a broader conversation between Joy and Diana about the trust parents place in others, specifically in not disclosing their child's identity. The discussion extends to the broader theme of trusting others with personal feelings, emphasizing the delicate balance between openness and privacy when it comes to one's emotions and family matters.

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Joy, after many years, has returned to attending a support group. This leads to Diana and Joy reflecting on their experiences attending various support groups in Episode 65. They discuss the advantages and disadvantages of attending support groups. 

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Join us in this episode to hear more about Diana and Clark's trip to Mexico in October.  This episode is also a reflection and celebration of key learnings from 2023. 

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Diana and Joy discuss their holiday traditions and reflect on what the first years post-transition were like. They share their advice and lessons learned. 

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In this episode, Diana and Joy explore assumptions, fears, and challenges in giving, receiving, and asking for support.  The concept of support is in the context of anti-trans legislation that has been passed or proposed in many states.  Joy and Diana articulate the impacts of proposed anti-trans legislation, even when not likely to be passed into law, and name the burden carried of navigating the news and risks our kids and families experience.  

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In episode 61, Joy and Diana talk about their experiences with how they approached family gatherings. They discuss everything from the tone of their presentation to setting boundaries. 

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In Episode 60, Diana and Joy reflect on the latest round of legislative bills being proposed in their state; one, named the “Help Not Harm Act,” is legislation similar to that which has been passed in 20 states.  Also proposed is regulation around transgender participation in sports.  Join to hear about Joy's reflection as Samantha continues to participate in competitive volleyball, undisclosed.  

This episode references a few resources we encourage you to check out:

• Powerful testimony by Representative Ryan Clancy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PqsFLWXKv4
• Skylar Bailar, transgender advocate and athlete: https://www.pinkmantaray.com/
• Chris Mosier, transgender advocate and athlete: https://www.thechrismosier.com/

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Diana and Joy explore the concept of "Gender reveals" and their history in deciding whether or not to find out (before birth) what their children would be assigned at birth. They explore what the possible assignment meant to them and Diana also shares context around the historical economics of "finding out" the assignment prior to birth.

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