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Advice From A 7-Year-Old Trans Girl

caption: A drawing by Miss M., a transgender child.
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A drawing by Miss M., a transgender child.
Courtesy of Marlo Mack

I asked my seven-year-old transgender daughter to tell me the story of her courageous fight to be seen as the girl she always knew she was. I also asked her to offer some advice for other kids like her - and for their parents. This is what she said.

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Learn more about Marlo Mack and her daughter Miss M at marlomack.com. Also! Read this delightful essay about Miss M. meeting trans actress Laverne Cox.

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