26. How Do I Know My Gender? With Tuck Woodstock

Many of us never think to question our own gender identity... but
should we? And what happens when someone close to us begins that
kind of exploration? In this very personal episode, Claire sits
down with her eldest child Vera, and trans activist Tuck
Woodstock to talk about the world of gender identity. It's been
over a year since Vera started to identify as non-binary. While
this has been an exciting new journey for Vera, it’s been a
learning opportunity for Claire, as she struggles to remember to
use Vera’s correct pronouns. Lines are crossed, mistakes are
made, and lessons are learned in this vulnerable conversation.
This episode’s practice is about exploring your own gender
identity and how to support others as they do the same.


 


Resources from the show




Listen to Tuck’s podcast Gender Reveal.





Check out GLAD for LGBTQ public policy information and
education. 



Watch the Netflix documentary Disclosure about how queer and
trans folks are depicted in film and television. 

Tuck suggested the following resources because they live in
Portland, OR: 

SMYRC - a resouce center for sexual & gender minority
youth in Portland, OR. 

Outside In - an organization based in Portland, OR that
supports homeless youth. They also provide medical and mental
health services. 





 


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