Parents of transgender children in Tennessee are facing difficult decisions as they consider uprooting their families to seek gender-affirming care in states where it is more accessible and legally protected.
One father, who goes by the name Jason to protect his identity, made the decision to leave his long-standing career in Middle Tennessee to find a job that would allow his family to relocate. His 10-year-old transgender daughter is currently receiving mental health counseling, but he wants her to have the option of accessing puberty blockers or hormone therapy when she is ready.
