A review by nqcliteracy
Found in Transition: A Mother's Evolution During Her Child's Gender Change by Paria Hassouri

5.0

Oh my goodness. I’m giving this five stars because I opened it up promptly upon arrival and couldn’t put it down. Because it’s truthful and intimate and resonated with me deeply. Not because I have a trans child but because I know all anyone wants is to be seen, heard, and truly themselves- and that is what Paria (who I knew growing up in Pittsburgh) writes about in this memoir. Poignant and important, it explores motherhood and what we do for our children to keep them safe and happy, always in a blanket of love. We operate with what we hope is best at any given moment with the information we have. And, we all have to be bigger advocates for others. Who knows what people are experiencing? Always choose to operate out of love, not fear. I cried and cried. It takes such bravery and boldness to unapologetically be ourselves and if we teach that to our children, we have done our jobs.