What is one thing you hope people take away from your story?

Monica & John: "We hope both transgender and cisgender people come away struck by how normal -- and, ideally, relatable -- we are. We hope trans people see us as fellow travelers, trying to clear the way toward a happy life for our trans child. We hope cis people see us as their neighbors, too, striving as parents to make good decisions about our child, with an extra challenge thrown in."

Danny: "What I really want is for all of the people of the world, both transgender and not transgender, to be open and willing to accept and learn about new possibilities. Many of the people I've met who reacted with anger, disbelief, or hostility upon hearing me speak openly about my gender identity seemed to be merely unsure of how to wrap their heads around a very new concept. And, really, it's understandable. For many years, people all across the world have been conditioned to believe that there are only two genders - male and female. When you encounter someone who challenges a universal norm that has been in place since before you were even born, it's perfectly reasonable to be confused."

What is one piece of advice you would give to young trans kids?



Monica & John: "Know that you will find your people -- maybe not right away, but in time. Don't give up; you are stronger than you think. Listen to that still, small voice within, and don't let anyone suggest that they know you better than you know yourself."

Danny: "You're not alone. As cheesy as it may sound, it's the truth. When I first came out as non-binary nearly 3 years ago, resources for people like myself were rather scarce. I grappled with my gender identity for nearly 13 years, feeling lost, alone, and even broken simply because I had no idea that non-binary identities existed. I can say with utmost certainty that if I had known about non-binary identities earlier on in my life, I would undoubtedly feel more confident and secure in who I am. While the world still has a very long way to go before transgender youth can confidently say that they feel completely safe, understood, and accepted, in these 3 short years, I've witnessed lots of changes for the better."