When Jolene, a mother from the Midwest, received an announcement from her son that he identified as a transgender lesbian, she and her husband were blindsided. Her son’s revelation, combined with his self-professed online following and newfound identity on Reddit, shattered the quiet routine of her family's life. Within hours, she found herself grappling with shock, grief, and an escalating sense of urgency.
“We were literally blindsided,” Jolene said. “I remember my husband was just distraught. He just didn't even know how to function.”
