Life Is A Disco

19 Oct 2023

Interview with Susie, Jewish mother of a trans son

Health, Judaism, Religion & Spirituality, Sexuality

Susie shares her insights, wisdom and journey supporting her son with his transition, and about becoming a staunch ally of the LGBTIQ community. Susie talks about coming out as the mother of a trans child (4:40); letting go and overcoming Jewish mother guilt (11:11), taking a lead from her son’s guidance (16:10); facing a mother’s fears for her trans child (21:00); how Suzie helps families with trans children through ALEPH (24:00); changing her lens of life and navigating having a trans child and orthodoxy (30:10); bringing the Jewish community to support the LGBTIQ community (38:30); the role of an ally and why it’s important (41:27); and confesses to us her favourite food (42:48).
This interview was pre-recorded before the events of 7 October 2023.

ALEPH Melbourne Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Intersex
www.aleph.org.au

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