Chris Tompkins
Helping Create Allies One Child at a Time
Michelle’s mother realized she’s transgender one night while consoling her after a panic attack. She said Michelle began getting really bad panic attacks before bed when she was 10 years old. On this one particular night while rocking her in her arms, Michelle asked her a question. Not raising her in a particular religion, she was shocked at what she asked. Through her tears, she asked, “Mom, you wouldn’t lie to me would you? If I asked you something, you wouldn’t lie?” She s