Summary Of Malisa's Story: Growing Up Transgender

I believe out of all the minority groups transgendered people have the hardest time economically, politically and receiving proper health treatment. A lot of families disown their children because of this, but fortunately a little girl named Malisa and a boy names Jacob had a smooth transition. According to the video, "Malisa's Story: Growing up Transgender", born a little boy who is now named Malisa "did not feel like she was in the right body" and luckily having supportive parents, she can finally be who she truly was; a girl. At eight years old they made the transition; not medically, but by using the correct pronouns on how to address their daughter. Many individuals who transition have a much harder time, even into adulthood. It is important to stress the importance that transgendered people are human beings too, just like you and me.
All parents should listen to their kids and watch out for the hallmarks of a transgender child, which is "consistence, persistence and insistence". If, not your child could face extreme anxiety, depression, or even worse; suicide. I know a couple of people who are transitioning and luckily for them their parents are understanding of it and supportive. Some advice that I would share with a friend if their child so happened to be transgender is to try and understand their perspective. If you agree or not, show them that you love them, because the world we live in may not be so