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Jun 2020
26 m

The Kids Are All Right

BBC Sounds
About this episode

Kacey grew up in the Midlands, became a teacher, got married and had three kids. At 49 years old, she came out as a trans woman.

What’s it like when your family becomes queer after you’ve had your kids? Kacey shares the story of coming out to her family - and her entire school.

Presented by Freddy McConnell Produced by Dasha Lisitsina Assistant Producer: Arlie Adlington Executive Producer: Russell Finch Sound Design: Phoebe Wang A Somethin’ Else Production for BBC Sounds

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