Do You Want to Be a Parent?

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I wasn't always conscious thati wanted kids. I did a lot of processing with the people in my life and my partner at the time, and looking at the possibilities out there. And i fee like i broke in being called daddy because your kids don't call you that. It was something that i had to like, sit with and get used to. Not that it felt uncomfortable from a gender perspective, but in the beginning, it's not only new to me, but it's new to everybody else. This is te pair of shoes that just like, like, feel like your foot in the shoe is the same thing.

Thinking and talking about gender is complex for anyone, and for some people it’s a frequent conversation–especially for parents. In today’s episode, LB Hannahs, a genderqueer parent, shares their experience of parenting and discusses why they try to center authenticity and gender expansive thinking in the way they live their lives–both in how they interact with their kids, and how they work and show up in their community. Plus, from rethinking the gifts we give children to embracing the spectrums of identity, LB shares actionable recommendations for parents and non-parents alike on how we all can better support the LGBTQ+ people in our lives.