Marlo on the BBC
Added 2021-04-30 18:54:04 +0000 UTCDear friends,
One of the reasons I've been slow to create any new podcast episodes is that I've been hard at work on another project: Telling our story on the BBC World Service! Even better, I've had a chance to help share the stories of other parents like me - from around the planet.
I've always wondered how my counterparts were faring in other countries. I've always worried how they might be coping, in places with even bigger challenges than we have faced here in the U.S. I know that my daughter and I have been magnificently lucky to find so much love and support. But what is it like, I wondered, to find yourself raising a transgender child in Asia? Or Africa? Or South America?
In this two-part documentary, I've had the stunning honor of speaking to my counterparts in multiple countries, including India, Columbia, Japan, South Africa, Italy, and elsewhere. Their stories all brought me to tears, and all gave me immense hope, as well. I am certainly NOT the only parent fighting to make this world safer for transgender kids.
The first part of this documentary airs tomorrow. It tells many stories that will be familiar to you, if you listen to the podcast. But the second part (airing a week later) will introduce you to the parents I've befriended from around the planet. Please take the time to listen to their brave and beautiful stories.
Here is the link to listen live to the broadcast tomorrow: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live:bbc_world_service
Both programs will be available after they air at this link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct2fph
Sending you all much love.
Marlo
Comments
Thank you!!!! :)
Marlo Mack
2021-05-10 16:36:25 +0000 UTCJust finished listening to both episodes. Absolutely incredible. Such bravery by all the speakers to share their stories. Thank you!
Benjamyn Ward
2021-05-10 00:14:34 +0000 UTCThank you!
Marlo Mack
2021-05-06 22:18:24 +0000 UTCGreat to see (or rather hear) you again! I love how willing you both are in sharing your experiences but also your respect for your daughter's feelings and life to the point of being willing to completely stop if she doesn't want to continue.
Jerikandra
2021-05-06 21:55:46 +0000 UTCI am so glad that you are back!
Jannike Molander
2021-05-01 07:25:35 +0000 UTCThank you! I really wanted to show that kids like mine exist EVERYWHERE. And that they deserve love and support everywhere. Fingers crossed lots of people listen and open their hearts.
Marlo Mack
2021-04-30 19:42:04 +0000 UTCAmazing news! Thank you so much for doing this work and especially for connecting with other parents around the world. Incredible!
Inbal Itzhak
2021-04-30 19:13:39 +0000 UTCAhh that's amazing! So excited for you.
Alexandra Lilly
2021-04-30 19:07:28 +0000 UTC
