Emma Thomas' father 'came out' as trans when she was nine—now she fights to protect kids like her
Mar 6, 2024
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Emma Thomas, founder of Children of Transitioners, discusses her father coming out as trans when she was young, questioning NHS policies on trans and non-binary individuals. They delve into disturbing trends of men using babies as props in sexual fantasies and critique on breastfeeding policies for transgender individuals. The impact of parental transition on children and societal implications are also explored.
Children of transitioners face emotional toll and identity challenges.
Safeguarding children from potential abuse in transitioner families is crucial.
Critiques of gender ideology's impact on children's identities highlight broader concerns.
Deep dives
Establishing Feminist Current To Provide Critical Discourse
Feminist Current was founded over a decade ago aiming to address critical issues often neglected in mainstream media and feminism. The platform sought to amplify voices critical of third-wave feminism, the sex industry, and gender identity legislation. By focusing on women's material reality and safeguarding women's spaces, Feminist Current carved out a dissenting space in Canada.
Continuing the Fight for Independent Funding and Support
Feminist Current has remained ad-free, government-sponsored free, and investor-free, relying solely on individual donations to sustain its independent work. The call for continued support underscores the platform's commitment to maintaining its autonomy and providing a space for marginalized perspectives.
Exploring the Impact of Transgender Identity on Families
Discussions with Emma, founder of Children of Transitioners, shed light on the complexities faced by families dealing with gender identity transitions. Concerns about safeguarding children from potential abuse in families dealing with transitioners and addressing the impact of such identity changes on children's development were central to the conversation.
Challenges Faced by Children of Transitioners in Navigating Identity
Children of transitioners often encounter destabilized identities due to parental gender transitions, leading to a profound sense of grief and disillusionment. The emotional toll of navigating parental transitions and grappling with unstable familial dynamics contributes to lasting impacts on children's self-esteem and identity.
Questioning Gender Ideology's Impact on Children and Family Dynamics
Critiques of gender ideology's influence on children's identities highlight a broader concern about the politicization of personal experiences. The normalization of transgender narratives and the use of children in validating adult gender identities raise fundamental questions about the welfare and agency of children in transgender family contexts.
It's only recently that we are beginning to hear the stories of family members of men who have begun identifying as women, from the “trans widow” to, now, the children of transitioners.
Emma Thomas is the founder of the campaign group, Children of Transitioners, a group that questioned the University of Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust on their “perinatal care policy for trans and non binary people policy." Children of Transitioners inquired about “safeguarding concerns about the sexual and emotional abuse of babies and children of transitioners” and asked about evidence supporting the claim that the “milk” produced by trans-identified men after taking a combination of drugs is “comparable to that produced following the birth of a baby.”
Emma's own father "came out" to her as "trans" when she was nine. In this episode, Meghan Murphy speaks with her about her childhood, her father, and her concerns about protecting kids and babies from trans ideology.