So, last week was #TransAwarenessWeek , #TransDayOfRemembrance & a horrific shooting. As the parent of a trans child, I had to step away from the media. There is so much hate. It breaks my heart that there are people here that hate my kid just because of who he is. I support my child in accessing affirming care & I am beyond grateful to live in a place that allows it. And for a medical team that is gracious. I have witnessed, and felt the difference this makes to him. He is lighter. Happier. And he's finally so proud of who he is.

Wow. My tweets from yesterday really blew up. I just want to clarify that: 1. my intention in sending an email was to demonstrate to her that her words had deeply insulted me (one of her constituents). I shared some vulnerable details of my life with her and had hoped that by sharing my own story, she could recognize their impact.

Yesterday I sent an email to my MP after her claims to be a single parent of 6 kids when if fact she's living with her bf, shares custody of her 3 kids & his 3 stay one night a week. This is not single parenting by any definition. 1/5 I explained my own situation, single parent for 14 years & solo parent for the last 8 years. For the past 10 years, I've been the sole financial provider for my family. I've worked full time, started my own business, supported my kids all by myself. 2/5