I am sharing the story of Julie, a friend of mine. Daniel, her husband and the father of their daughter, transitioned two years ago to become a woman named Savannah.
Australian TV produced a 2-part special on their story. It is a story of love and loss, of pain and freedom. I admire their ability to open themselves to sharing their story as a family with the world.
Part 1 runs 14 minutes and Part 2 runs just over 7 minutes.
Of course I hope that seeing these videos will help you with any transitioning partners in your practice. But equally importantly, I share them with you because I believe that compassion and understanding helps the world in everyday life as much as in the therapy office.
Thanks so much, Ellyn, for sharing these videos. They touch my heart and bring gratitude for the goodness of so many people who continue to journey together with goodwill through changes and emotions.
Thank you so much for sharing this. The way that Savannah mentioned that she felt as if she had been in jail prior to the transition was so telling about how she is now able to be true to who she is on the inside. The words brave and courageous really do not seem to do her justice and I’m so impressed with how she is now able to be true to herself in all manners of her life.
Ellyn- Thank you for sharing Savannah’s inspirational story of being, and accepting, who you truly are.
Thank you for sharing this important testimony of the right to show the world who we are, taking risks and paying the necessary price. Excellent! Inspirational indeed!
Thank you Ellyn, for sharing these inspiring videos. They show the strength, courage, compassion, support, and self-love that were important steps on Savannah’s path of freeing herself from “jail” and finding her own True Self.
Hi, Ellyn. Thank you for posting this wonderful documentary that is both informative and inspiring. This was shared with me by a therapist who knew I’d appreciate the program, and I have just shared it along on my book’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/Jazz-Mergirl-The-Book-372614882929955/
https://www.facebook.com/Jazz-Mergirl-The-Book-372614882929955/
Thank you for sharing this link and showing one teacher’s hardship and integrity!