Trans Mom vs. Family Court: Justice sees no gender
I’m sharing my custody story for the first time publicly to help reframe trans stereotypes and to empower our community and allies against dishonest rhetoric and legislation. My fight risks backlash, but I’m urgently compelled to challenge discrimination and save lives; especially as our government persecutes transfolk! ‘Trans Mom vs. Family Court: Justice Sees No Gender’ chronicles my transitioning to trans-mother while simultaneously fighting for custody rights in 1995.
“Trans Mom vs. Family Court: Justice sees no gender” highlights how transgender parents face discriminatory scrutiny in custody battles, where “best interest of the child” is often weaponized against them based solely on gender identity. Despite psychological experts confirming that transitioning doesn’t affect parenting abilities, these biases persist in our legal system.
The issue extends beyond courtrooms into broader civil rights challenges affecting LGBTQIA2S+ communities. As more people live authentically, trans custody disputes increase, forcing some parents to choose between their truth and relationships with their children. This reflects a coordinated pattern of attacks – from challenges to same-sex marriage and adoption rights to restrictions on discussing gender and sexuality in schools.
These efforts connect with increased surveillance of marginalized groups and attempts to weaken workplace protections against discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation. It’s ultimately about controlling not just identities, but bodies, voices, and personal freedoms.
Transgender rights are being revoked! Terrified, some feel like giving up. States like Kentucky and Nevada have terminated parental rights based on gender identity. Trans-stories showing love, inclusion and fair laws are needed to portray our common ground. We cannot bear more parents being separated from their children, more trans suicides and more hate crimes.
At this moment, trans rights are being rolled back decades and our very existence is being undermined. In 2024, 46% of trans and nonbinary youth considered suicide (14% attempted), anti-trans laws increased suicide up to 72%, at least 32 trans individuals were murdered, FBI data shows rising LGBTQIA2S+ hate crimes.
I’m weaving live looping, reenactment, video, courtroom audio, transcripts, my music and photographs to entertain, educate, motivate and unify. My story demonstrates authenticity and equal rights are as valid for trans people as for cis people. Set in the 90’s, it shows ‘trans’ isn’t a recent phenomenon.
This is my first Fringe play and the potential impact demands that my story be shared. Please reach out and connect on FB and IG too!
I truly appreciate your support for my play and for our community!
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TRANS MOM VS. FAMILY COURT in Hollywood Fringe Festival!
Event Dates:
| Thursday, June 05, 2025 | 5:30 pm Pacific 7:30 pm Central 8:30 pm Eastern |
| Friday, June 13, 2025 | 6:00 pm Pacific 8:00 pm Central 9:00 pm Eastern |
| Saturday, June 28, 2025 | 7:30 pm Pacific 9:30 pm Central 10:30 pm Eastern |