It was about a year after she transitioned – around age six – when I realized that if my daughter continued along this path, she was never going to be a mommy. At least not a biological one. I’ve grieved for this quietly for a long time now, and I haven’t had the heart to tell my daughter the bad news. It seemed like such a cruel thing to tell your young child: You will never have a baby.
But recently a sliver of hope appeared: I learned about some ways in which my child might actually have a shot at becoming a biological parent. It’s not a sure thing; it’s a maybe. Just maybe…
You can listen here:
http://www.howtobeagirlpodcast.com/episodes/episode-xi-just-maybe