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The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

428. They Took Our Daughter | Todd & Krista Kolstad

Mar 4, 2024
Todd and Krista Kolstad share their struggles with the state of Montana over their daughter's removal for lack of gender affirmation. They discuss navigating adolescence, online deception, bullying, parental shock, hospital manipulation, legal battles, and challenges faced by their transgender daughter Leo.
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  • Online influences like TikTok played a role in their daughter's gender identity confusion.
  • Peer pressure and bullying at school contributed to their daughter's adoption of a transgender identity.

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Challenges with Daughters Variant Gender Identity

The Colstads faced challenges when their daughter claimed a variant gender identity, leading to interactions that attracted Child Protection Services. Despite efforts to address the issues through counseling, online influences, like TikTok, and social circles played a significant role in her developing identity confusion.

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