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Transformation

Retired Columns

From “Life in the Sandwich” to “Special Needs Mama” to “Zen and the Art of Child Maintenance”—they’re all here for you to explore.

Conversation Barometer

Noah’s life work is to learn to be himself and find joy in the process. And it is both his task and mine to teach others not to judge and…

Columns, Transformation | June 2019 | By Katrin Grace


Top Surgery, Latin, and the Golden Oldies

The best way to manage that whirling hurricane in Noah’s mind is to allow him to change.

Columns, Transformation | March 2019 | By Katrin Grace


T Day

Will he like his new appearance? Will he have regrets, feel alone, become depressed again?

Columns, Transformation | January 2019 | By Katrin Grace


Shopping with (Trans) Teens

I sense the freedom he feels, and I too feel the freedom gained by silently imparting the heartfelt message, I love you as you are.

Columns, Transformation | November 2018 | By Katrin Grace


The Things We Leave Unsaid

Stacey and I gave birth to girl twins on the same day, in the same hospital, two hours apart.

Columns, Transformation | September 2018 | By Katrin Grace


Puberty Suppression 101

He doesn’t want to stand out, or be thought of as different or “transgender”—he just wants to be a boy.

Columns, Transformation | June 2018 | By Katrin Grace


New Colors for an Extended Family

This is the first family reunion since one of my daughters changed genders. How will the relatives react to him?

Columns, Transformation | April 2018 | By Katrin Grace


Room Assignments, Gender Assignments

This is the first time anyone has lodged a complaint against Noah. This is the beginning of our changed life. There will always be people who will be uncomfortable with…

Columns, Transformation | February 2018 | By Katrin Grace


The Return of Gandalf the Wizard

Later, Robert and I find Lydia and Noah among a buoyant pack of band members. Noah is energetic and radiant. He’s standing straighter, carrying himself with new confidence. As dramatically…

Columns, Transformation | December 2017 | By Katrin Grace


Car Talk

We still have lots to work out about his being transgender and what I will, or will not, allow. But we chat now, too. Noah talks about his upcoming band…

Columns, Transformation | October 2017 | By Katrin Grace


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