Ilyse has never told her mom that her husband, Cameran, is transgender. Now, in her 2nd trimester, she has to break the news that she is pregnant, and explain why her journey to pregnancy is not exactly the one her mother might have expected.
EPISODE #4 | Ilyse Teaches Her Mom How Babies Are Made
Pronouns: She/Her
In my second trimester, I realize I really have to tell my mother that I am pregnant. Which first involves telling her that my husband is transgender.
Episode Notes:
This is Episode 4, Season 3 of The TMI Project Story Hour: Stories for Choice featuring Ilyse Simon. This episode was written by Eva Tenuto. Our audio producer is Dacia Clay. It was co-produced by Radio Kingston.
Ilyse is a parent, avid birdwatcher, and head of a nutrition therapy practice specializing in disordered eating.
This episode was produced in partnership with Radio Kingston. It was written by Eva Tenuto and edited, produced, and mixed by Dacia Clay. Our theme song is “Secrets” by Edison Woods. Our Operations and Programs Manager is Blake Pfeil. Our Marketing and Digital Coordinator is Laura Marie Ruocco. Our Administrative Assistant is Elijah Jackson. Our graphic designer is Lauren Gill. Our workshop leaders are Perla Ayora, Seth Branditz, Kiebpoli Calnek, Hayley Downs, Jonathan Gonzalez, Raine Grayson, Erik Harris, Rae Lipkin, Dara Lurie, Julie Novak, Blake Pfeil and Eva Tenuto.
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Ilyse Simon
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