Tennessee’s ban on certain medical care for transgender youth is causing difficult decisions for families. The Supreme Court is reviewing a legal challenge to this ban on Wednesday.
Tennessee’s ban on certain medical treatments for transgender youth is causing families to make difficult decisions. On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hear a legal challenge regarding this ban.
The ban has had a significant impact on the young individuals who are transgender, as it has disrupted their usual experiences during adolescence.
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Written by Emily Cochrane
Writing from Nashville
After Tennessee prohibited gender-transition care for children, some families decided to leave immediately, leaving their homes and schools. Others opted to stay, making sacrifices like reducing vacation and holiday spending in order to travel out of state for their children’s medical appointments.
There are people who have chosen to remain in Tennessee for now, but they are not completely dismissing the idea of moving away from the state in the future
Families are feeling extremely anxious as the Supreme Court reviews a challenge to a Tennessee law. They are worried that if the ban is upheld, it could lead to even more difficulties in caring for their children, especially with the Trump administration promising to impose restrictions on transgender individuals.
Kristen Chapman, who relocated from Tennessee with her teenage daughter following the passing of a law, shared that adjusting to a situation where there are no ideal choices can feel like being in a constant state of upheaval. It can be likened to experiencing a personal crisis that alters one’s sense of self and comfort.
Five families’ parents and three children agreed to participate in interviews on the condition of anonymity due to fears of retaliation and ongoing harassment.
In my opinion, when your child comes to you and expresses their identity and needs, your role as a parent is to believe and help them.
The name Kristen Chapman
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