Watch how Jody Patterson shares the challenges she experiences while raising a transgender child. At such a young age, I’m pretty sure it’s not expected to notice these types of changes to the mind, body and soul. Imagine facing this as a parent, what could possibly prepare you for this moment. Most would identify this as an identity crisis, but for Mrs. Patterson it was a bit different. Accepting her birth daughter Penelope as her son was just the beginning for this family as he is surrounded by four other siblings who have supported and are willing to grow with and learn with young Penelope what life attributes may bring to him.

“Winners are losers who keep getting back up, you have to get back up”