Dr Lulu is a paediatrician and mum of a transgender young person. She specialises in helping other parents of LGBTQ children because she says she got it so badly wrong herself in her family.In this episode Josephine and Dr Lulu explore the need for self-forgiveness and acceptance as parents. As well as understanding how your transformation to a new parental identity is the key to helping your child. Please be aware that Dr Lulu uses some strong language in this episode which we have chosen to leave in so that you can hear her share her story in her own authentic way.Please Note:Everybody mentioned in this podcast series has agreed for their story to be told. We are keeping the names of Josephine's children private.The information contained in Gloriously Unready is provided for information purposes only. The contents of this podcast are not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of this podcast. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of this podcast. Josephine Hughes disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of this podcast.
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It’s said that the only constant in life is change. But humans like routine, it helps them to feel safe and in control. Change can be difficult to navigate – whether it’s welcome or not.
So Gloriously Unready is all about change: how to make the most of life and the surprises it deals to us.
In Series 1 Josephine shared her story of becoming a mum to two transgender daughters.
In Series 2 she's finding out more about transgender people's experiences because as she adapted to having transgender daughters it helped her to get to know transgender people.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Everyb...