Melanie DeJoode and Felix DeJoode
Recorded
November 2, 2019
Archived
November 2, 2019
35:39 minutes
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Id:
chi003168
Description
Melanie DeJoode (55) talks to her son Felix DeJoode (19) about how they both experienced Felix's coming out as transgender.Subject Log / Time Code
Melanie DeJoode and Felix DeJoode describe the experience of Felix coming out as transgender.
MD and FD describe how it's changed their relationship.
FD describes what it was like for him before he came out.
FD and MD talk about hoe labels are used to define queerness.
FD describes how it felt after coming out.
MD describes her experience as a mother and grieving the "loss" of her daughter.
FD talks about how his mother has been supportive and helpful during this process.
FD describes the connection between mental health and dealing with gender confusion/identity.
FD talks about happiness in his life now and some regrets.
Participants
- Melanie DeJoode
- Felix DeJoode