My Father Announced He Was a Transsexual When I Was 11 - Emma Thomas

Emma's father transitioned in the 1980s while he had custody of her, an experience that shaped her advocacy today. She is the founder of Children of Transitioners (https://childrenoftransitioners.org/) and runs the X account @childrenoftrans. She writes and campaigns to highlight the lack of safeguarding for children of trans-identified parents. Emma Thomas shares her personal experience of growing up with a trans-identified father who transitioned in the 1980s while having custody of her. She discusses the emotional impact, lack of safeguarding, and how children of trans parents are often overlooked in the conversation. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Genspect or its affiliates. While Genspect advocates for free speech and open dialogue, the content here represents individual perspectives. For more information on Genspect's position, please visit our website at https://genspect.org/our-position-faqs/. Introduction – 00:00 Growing Up with a Trans-Identified Father – 00:27 Emotional Manipulation & Impact on Children – 03:09 Gender Ideology & Boundary Violations – 06:08 The Psychological Toll & Institutional Capture – 09:23 Medical Risks & The Rise of Trans Parents – 15:18 Moving Forward: Safeguarding & Solutions – 21:17 Conclusion – 23:39 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please subscribe, comment, like and share! Support our work: https://genspect.org/donate/ Follow us on Social Media: X: https://twitter.com/genspect Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Genspect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genspectinternational/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Genspect ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #GenspectBiggerPicture #transgender #genderideology #gender