BONUS REPLAY: A Beautifully Complicated Transition with Emme Reynolds

As we gear up for the launch of Season 20 this September, we're sharing some favorite past episodes that continue to resonate—because queer family-building is never just a one-time story.

Originally aired in Season 14, this episode features Emme Reynolds, a transgender parent of two in a newly blended family. Emme brings honesty, vulnerability, and wisdom to the conversation as she shares her personal journey of self-discovery, transition, and parenting.

In a world that often misunderstands or oversimplifies gender identity, Emme reminds us that transitioning isn’t a moment—it’s a lifelong process. She opens up about the challenges of navigating transition while parenting, the importance of family support, and the power of visibility in today’s political climate.

🏳️‍🌈 Key Takeaways

• The ongoing nature of gender transition
• Parenting through transition in a blended family
• How open communication helps build understanding
• The importance of trans visibility in parenting spaces
• How to foster support within and outside the LGBTQIA+ community
• The realities of parenting as a trans person in today’s climate

Emme encourages us all to listen with empathy, speak with honesty, and keep telling our beautifully complicated stories.

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