My Child is Trans, Now What?, Ben V. Greene
My Child is Trans, Now What?, Ben V. Greene
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My Child is Trans, Now What?
A Joy-Centered Approach to Support

Author: Ben V. Greene

Narrator: Ben V. Greene

Unabridged: 6 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/21/2026


Synopsis

A powerful book for readers aiming to support trans youth that Booklist calls a “warm and generous book [that] will help a wide range of readers” and Publishers Weekly says is “a pragmatic program for parenting beyond the gender binary.”As a full-time public speaker specializing in spreading awareness and understanding of the transgender community, what Ben V. Greene hears most from parents and loved ones is the phrase “I'm sorry.” They're sorry for using the wrong word, sorry for asking an offensive question, sorry for not knowing this already, sorry for asking a question at all. The combination of exhaustion from trans people who have become their community's designated educator and the growing trend of “canceling” anyone who says anything wrong has created a culture where people who have good hearts and minimal access to information are so afraid to make a mistake they don't even try.In My Child is Trans, Now What?, Greene breaks the mold by offering a judgement-free guide to people across generations who want to support their trans youth but aren't sure of the best way to do so. Greene focuses on providing two key resources in this book: information and emotional support. He details what families can expect, what systems exist to support trans youth, and what loved ones can do to help. Using a combination of personal stories and experiences, key definitions, clarifications, and additional resources, My Child is Trans, Now What? is an essential guide for anyone looking to help trans youth thrive.

Reviews

Goodreads review by DesanaRose on February 20, 2024

"I am still the same person I was when I was sitting on a stool; I’m just more comfortable in this armchair. There are things that may change, but the person that you know and love is still very much alive—they’re just more comfortable." This is one of the first quotes in the book that stood out to m......more

Goodreads review by Beth on September 29, 2024

I wish I had had this book when my son first came out. It's an invaluable guide to a parent of a trans youth. Although my son came out as an adult and I have already pieced together much of the information in this book, I still learned new things. And Greene's emphasis in finding the joy in your rel......more

Goodreads review by Dani on May 17, 2024

Official rating ~ 4.5 ⭐️ The moment I saw this book I had to request it. Having a trans kid, I knew this would be a must have/read. From the very beginning this blew me away. I love my V.I.P and support them 100% but I know they are going through something I can never fully understand so wanted to m......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on January 29, 2025

This was such a helpful positive guide to being a good ally to the gender nonconforming youth in your life. Greene works as a speaker and advocate for the transgender community and shares what he's learned in his professional life, but also in his lived experience as a trans man. Instead of focusing......more

Goodreads review by Kristi on August 02, 2025

well done A book of helpful information. Everyone should take time to read this book. Knowledge is what you gain and helps your mind expand in helpful loving ways.......more