Debi Jackson, a self-described “conservative southern Baptist” from Alabama and mother of a transgender child, has spoken to GLAAD about her campaign to encourage others to accept trans children
Debi Jackson, a self-described “conservative southern Baptist” from Alabama and mother of a transgender child, has spoken to GLAAD about her campaign to encourage others to accept trans children.
Last year, Jackson spoke publicly about her daughter as well as the parental intolerance and ignorant questions raised by others who blame Debi for her daughter’s transition.
This is the kind of #transphobic garbage I'm trying to fight. Happy Friday, everyone. My kids and I are off to… http://t.co/1zDdCy54MU
— Debi Jackson (@transgirl_mom) February 20, 2015
Jackson and her husband became activists when their desire to support their child evolved into a wider goal to spread understanding and awareness of trans issues throughout society, regardless of religious or political affiliation.
Watch the interview with GLAAD – published as part of the #GotYourBack campaign – AFTER THE JUMP…
I just took the @glaad pledge to stand up for the LGBTQ community! Join me at http://t.co/HQbmCDsLIQ. #GotYourBack pic.twitter.com/1rnYsupSI5
— Emily Elizabeth (@eedewar) February 25, 2015
