Chapter 1. A Transgender Youth Challenges Media Messages

This video is an excerpt from MyTransLife and features the Bruesehoff family. The focus on the video is Rebekah, a 10-year old female who was born as a male and identifies as transgender. Rebekah’s mother Jamie discusses the first indications that Rebekah was dealing with gender identity concerns. Most notably, Rebekah and her family discuss her severe depression, suicidality, and the impact of social pressures related to her gender transition.

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