Between: A Memoir on Gender Transition by a Mother and Her Trans Son

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A heart-warming and honest memoir written by Gemma and Leo, a mother and son, recounting the story of Leos gender transition.

Facts, opinions and information about the lives of transgender people have evolved into a talking point in wider society. Many people now have an opinion on trans issues; however, most have not informed that opinion by speaking to a trans person first-hand.

Between is a memoir told from the perspective of a mother and her transgender son with the aim to destigmatize and humanize transgender people and the issues they face.

Both Leo and Gemma talk openly about their journey. Gemma is the first to admit she knew nothing, and felt vulnerable and uneducated, while Leo explains that he always felt different and how hard it was for him to face his family, his friends and the world. Between provides an honest insight into what its really like to come out, tell people, get help, grow up, and to live as a trans person, and what it feels like to parent a trans person.

We follow Leos childhood, to his referral to the Tavistock, and then Gemma and Leos journey through family counselling. We also learn how they have learned to live with their new identity and where Leo is now as a 20-year-old trans man.

Between is a raw and honest telling of the issues, pain, struggle and joy for trans people and parents.

Author Bio

Gemma Telford is a 51-year-old marketing consultant with her own marketing agency. She has been shortlisted for a number of industry awards, including the Growth Accelerator Business of the Year award. Gemma has more than 3,000 contacts on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmatelford/) and more than 2,000 followers on Twitter (@gemmaitmarketng).

Leo Telford is a 20-year-old student studying sociology at the University of East Anglia.