So we officially have a Max Andrew. I can't believe we (ok I) was so stressed about court. I don't know why I think that everyone outside my little bubble of accepting friends lurks the transgender haters and think they are out to get us. BUT no, couldn't have been farther from the truth. The judge quickly granted the name change without question. I mean literally NO questions other than stating our names. We had the GREATEST bunch of supporters with us during the hearing. No one else in that courtroom had 15 spectators ...with most of them being the "BRO" energy! So cheering be had by all after the grant was given. We are truly blessed to have found such a great group of supporters. We followed the hearing with a party at our house which was also incredible with the support. I'm so blessed, I can't thank these people enough for being such a huge support to not only Max but our whole family.
The other big news is that Max has agreed, bravely, to come out on TV. He is being filmed for an ABC Nightline special on transgender youth. So he has been followed around for his hearing, and his daily doings for two days. Our hope with this documentary is to reach out....to those struggling, hiding and dealing with this alone. The word has to get out, to educate so that our trans kids can live productive lives without having to endure years of torment within themselves.
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