I Give it 5 months at best before she starts dressing again and thinking about HRT.. This is something that you can't keep inside and does not go away...I know i tried, All it will do is make your life worse and worse trying to keep it locked up.
Brandy is evil and wrong to force this on her and guilt her with the kid and having a dad when Brandy could have said the kid will have two awesome moms etc And sooner or later it will be that way...
Brooke is a fantastic person and a loving parent..I am great friends with her and she is happier now than she appears to be in this video...this video is a perfect example of how trans ppl are portrayed in the media...us to be the bad people...it makes me sick frankly. Brooke hunni I love you, I love who you are inside and out and dont ever change that for anyone!
and p.s. to anyone that reads this...using the incorrect pronouns when addressing a trans person is like stabbing them in the chest.
Brooke/Josh: You are deluding yourself that you've just "wished away" your gender identity. I know because I fooled myself in the same way and hid in a marriage. Result: many years of depression, divorce after another child, near-suicide, and *still* my gender identity is the same. All I've done is lost so many years I could have been me. But you know what? Now my kids are *fine* with my transition -- the younger they are the better. Who says you can't be female and go hunting anyway? *BS*
I know this has been touched on and the truth of the matter is.... you can't put it away, or put it behind you. Yes having a child can make you feel different towards it but you cannot hide who you are. I do have this experience. When I was married and we had our child, I had told myself I would put "her" behind me, guess what? My son is 11 years old now and I still feel I am female. So best of luck to this couple but Brooke is NOT gone!
I think they shouldn't worry about their son being bothered about his 'dad' being transgender. A child will always love their parents. No matter what. I wish the best for them and their family. <3
I hope Brandy and Josh make it, but I honestly don't think Josh's issues are going to go away, I think Brooke is still there. I have been in Josh's shoes, it doesn't go away
As an older transgendered male who never transitioned, I would have to say from personal experience that if you're really transgendered it never ever goes away. Sometimes the identity issues can take a back seat to current events for periods of time. However, they'll always some back. And, yes, you can live with them, but it's hell, & it can get worse with age, not better. Three cheers for trying Josh! But do find a good therapist because you could have a long tough road ahead of you.
Its extremely depressing how everyone ELSE's influence made her give up and de-transition. Its nice to be happy without influence. Thats the trick. When your baby is on his own and youre left melting away with your unaccepting wife then it is unfortunate you wont be comfortable in your own skin, This is extremely depressing.
It should looked like a happy ending, but it´s really not, hidding real sexual identity leads to depressions and even to death (suicide), it´s really awesome he´s got cute baby and wife, but he won´t be ever who really he is, I prefer JUST TO BE YOURSELF, BE WHO YOU ARE, because play the role in the whole life leads often to really sad endings
Am I the only person who found the end of this story to be deeply offensive? Trans* people and gender fluid people should not be forced to repress their own personal identity for the sake of their lover's comfort or the same of having a 'normal' family and avoiding the possibility of slander by their neighbors. I found Josh's story to be inspiring up until I found out how it ended. Now I find it sad.
Complete right-wing pro-Christian conservative propaganda! The thought that anyone with transgender issues could be cured because they have a child is ridiculous... These feelings are with you no matter what else is in your life, if it was as easy as impregnating someone you met last month and clicking your heels three times, "I don't want to be trans, I don't want to be trans, I don't want to be trans!" I'd have knocked up someone years ago. There is no cure, only ways to cope. Shocking show!
@cyndiuk14 Seriously? Have you ever been in this situation? This is not right wing or pro-Christian, this is the reality of what many transpeople do. Their core identity is important to them, but so is the desire to have a family and to stay married to the people that they love who are, most of the time, unnaccepting since they married someone of the opposite gender, which is understandable. The show is not saying he was cured, their simply showing how he dealt with it...
@cyndiuk14 the show is not saying one way or the other whether it was successful for him in the long run, and any trans person (as I see you are) knows that this is not the case and like another poster said, you can see it in his face that he is trying to convince himself. That being said, he may very well be less depressed and be feeling better about things for now. It doesn't mean the issues won't come back up later, and with a vengeance. They'll have to deal with that then...
@cyndiuk14 which will certainly be painful then as well. But this is the reality of what trans people who are married, or married and having kids go through. Its exceptionally painful and tragic, and to dismiss that reality by reducing it down to something as simple as "this is just right-wing pro-Christian propaganda" is really missing the depth and struggle of this young couple's situation, and really missing the humanity that is on display here.
From the point of total manipulation I love this movie. I gets u deep about almost every posssible aspect. And then it CURES transgenderity by having a child. Josh feels that his trans issues are not so important because of the baby- "Brandy has not appeared in a month". But after all it is not the answer to the families with trans people. They will sacrifice themselves for the greater good or will be foreced to run away. The movie offers the cure not systemic solution. Professional manipulation
Hold on now. You have to expand the ideas and boundries of gender roles in the modern world. At one time a sucessfull male was very foppish and flamboyant. Take in mind that George Washington wore makeup frilly sleeves and tights. Modern times has gender roles backwards. Let's understand that maybe men should be allowed to dress anyway they like and be taken seriously.
Brandy is being quite selfish. Now Josh depression will increase. If he does decide to transition in 18 years it's going to be much more difficult. Since I started transitioning over a year ago the relationship with my girlfriend and kids has been better than ever. I hated the ending to this story.
It's called repression, no one wants to admit to themselves they're trans, often times specifically because of possible peer reactions, especially if said peer is someone you're in love with.
I know it's hard to deal with gender issues. I hope you deal with this. my father was a MtF, I'm a FtM... It's hard, but you have to be honest with yourself, and your children... Best Wishes
I can relate Brandy, and what she has been through. The so called "husband" is not evil". They are just misunderstood, and people are scared of things they do not understand. This is hard and their are no easy answers... I love my partner and chose to stay.
I think Josh is genderqueer/non-conformist rather than transgendered and if he could find the right third party or therapist to help him/her understand this, everyone would be happier I'm the end.
I think they will break up eventually. He is having to suppress who he really is to please his wife. I tried this for the whole 7 years i was married, and believe me it doesn't work.
I'm glad that she received positive responses when she came out to Brandy (the wife) and her mom. I do not like the ending so much, but I understand how it feels going back and forth. This show and others are really doing a lot of good for raising awareness and acceptance for our community.
Commenters can't say what you feel or what will become, but I urge you to continue with therapy. You have a large amount of highly emotional things going on and an independent objective person to talk with is very healthy. I truly hope for the best for your family. Thank you for sharing part of your life with us.
I Give it 5 months at best before she starts dressing again and thinking about HRT.. This is something that you can't keep inside and does not go away...I know i tried, All it will do is make your life worse and worse trying to keep it locked up.
Brandy is evil and wrong to force this on her and guilt her with the kid and having a dad when Brandy could have said the kid will have two awesome moms etc And sooner or later it will be that way...
TrannyKyla 2 weeks ago
Brooke is a fantastic person and a loving parent..I am great friends with her and she is happier now than she appears to be in this video...this video is a perfect example of how trans ppl are portrayed in the media...us to be the bad people...it makes me sick frankly. Brooke hunni I love you, I love who you are inside and out and dont ever change that for anyone!
and p.s. to anyone that reads this...using the incorrect pronouns when addressing a trans person is like stabbing them in the chest.
KayKupcake777 4 weeks ago 2
Well that was stupid. I'm trans myself, it doesn't just go away. She brainwashed josh. And her feelings will just come up later
Charcooperdoherty 1 month ago
Brooke/Josh: You are deluding yourself that you've just "wished away" your gender identity. I know because I fooled myself in the same way and hid in a marriage. Result: many years of depression, divorce after another child, near-suicide, and *still* my gender identity is the same. All I've done is lost so many years I could have been me. But you know what? Now my kids are *fine* with my transition -- the younger they are the better. Who says you can't be female and go hunting anyway? *BS*
cjpmmp 1 month ago
Good luck with that...This issues going to hit you like a ton of bricks as you age. It never ends!
Hayleydippity 1 month ago
Josh's issues are going to resurface
yoooootuuuuubeful 1 month ago
I know this has been touched on and the truth of the matter is.... you can't put it away, or put it behind you. Yes having a child can make you feel different towards it but you cannot hide who you are. I do have this experience. When I was married and we had our child, I had told myself I would put "her" behind me, guess what? My son is 11 years old now and I still feel I am female. So best of luck to this couple but Brooke is NOT gone!
xxXWickEdThaTwayXxx 1 month ago
I think they shouldn't worry about their son being bothered about his 'dad' being transgender. A child will always love their parents. No matter what. I wish the best for them and their family. <3
MissAnimeBurrito 1 month ago
I hope Brandy and Josh make it, but I honestly don't think Josh's issues are going to go away, I think Brooke is still there. I have been in Josh's shoes, it doesn't go away
wishiwasawoman 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos 3
you act female . look female. you are female. thats all i gotta say. just be happy with who you are
88smokeeater 1 month ago
As an older transgendered male who never transitioned, I would have to say from personal experience that if you're really transgendered it never ever goes away. Sometimes the identity issues can take a back seat to current events for periods of time. However, they'll always some back. And, yes, you can live with them, but it's hell, & it can get worse with age, not better. Three cheers for trying Josh! But do find a good therapist because you could have a long tough road ahead of you.
Falseharpist 1 month ago
Its extremely depressing how everyone ELSE's influence made her give up and de-transition. Its nice to be happy without influence. Thats the trick. When your baby is on his own and youre left melting away with your unaccepting wife then it is unfortunate you wont be comfortable in your own skin, This is extremely depressing.
PatchouIi 1 month ago
gee, josh might say he doesn't miss Brooke, but gender issues always catch up with you ...
MomoHasMuffins 2 months ago
It should looked like a happy ending, but it´s really not, hidding real sexual identity leads to depressions and even to death (suicide), it´s really awesome he´s got cute baby and wife, but he won´t be ever who really he is, I prefer JUST TO BE YOURSELF, BE WHO YOU ARE, because play the role in the whole life leads often to really sad endings
969Danielle969 2 months ago
i dont like how this episode makes it seem like having a baby will make a person no longer transgender.
craigistheman101 2 months ago 2
whats wrong with the ending? if he chose to NOT become transegender then thats fine! it even brought them closer together, :3
XxchloejansenxX 2 months ago
brandy is so mean how would she like it if josh started asking her 'what if the baby would say i wish my mum didnt pull her hair out'
caraxx123123 2 months ago
the baby might be a distraction right now....but trust me......these issues do not go away.....
transglam 2 months ago
Am I the only person who found the end of this story to be deeply offensive? Trans* people and gender fluid people should not be forced to repress their own personal identity for the sake of their lover's comfort or the same of having a 'normal' family and avoiding the possibility of slander by their neighbors. I found Josh's story to be inspiring up until I found out how it ended. Now I find it sad.
AmylinaDrake 2 months ago 2
@AmylinaDrake THANK YOU, i felt thee exact same way. I saw more uncertainty on his face than anything. And i find it very sad as well.
RainbowRockaKiki 2 months ago
Complete right-wing pro-Christian conservative propaganda! The thought that anyone with transgender issues could be cured because they have a child is ridiculous... These feelings are with you no matter what else is in your life, if it was as easy as impregnating someone you met last month and clicking your heels three times, "I don't want to be trans, I don't want to be trans, I don't want to be trans!" I'd have knocked up someone years ago. There is no cure, only ways to cope. Shocking show!
cyndiuk14 2 months ago
@cyndiuk14 Seriously? Have you ever been in this situation? This is not right wing or pro-Christian, this is the reality of what many transpeople do. Their core identity is important to them, but so is the desire to have a family and to stay married to the people that they love who are, most of the time, unnaccepting since they married someone of the opposite gender, which is understandable. The show is not saying he was cured, their simply showing how he dealt with it...
mmontes15 1 month ago
@cyndiuk14 the show is not saying one way or the other whether it was successful for him in the long run, and any trans person (as I see you are) knows that this is not the case and like another poster said, you can see it in his face that he is trying to convince himself. That being said, he may very well be less depressed and be feeling better about things for now. It doesn't mean the issues won't come back up later, and with a vengeance. They'll have to deal with that then...
mmontes15 1 month ago
@cyndiuk14 which will certainly be painful then as well. But this is the reality of what trans people who are married, or married and having kids go through. Its exceptionally painful and tragic, and to dismiss that reality by reducing it down to something as simple as "this is just right-wing pro-Christian propaganda" is really missing the depth and struggle of this young couple's situation, and really missing the humanity that is on display here.
mmontes15 1 month ago
From the point of total manipulation I love this movie. I gets u deep about almost every posssible aspect. And then it CURES transgenderity by having a child. Josh feels that his trans issues are not so important because of the baby- "Brandy has not appeared in a month". But after all it is not the answer to the families with trans people. They will sacrifice themselves for the greater good or will be foreced to run away. The movie offers the cure not systemic solution. Professional manipulation
MrBizzarewizard 3 months ago
Hold on now. You have to expand the ideas and boundries of gender roles in the modern world. At one time a sucessfull male was very foppish and flamboyant. Take in mind that George Washington wore makeup frilly sleeves and tights. Modern times has gender roles backwards. Let's understand that maybe men should be allowed to dress anyway they like and be taken seriously.
AugustusLarch 3 months ago
Brandy is being quite selfish. Now Josh depression will increase. If he does decide to transition in 18 years it's going to be much more difficult. Since I started transitioning over a year ago the relationship with my girlfriend and kids has been better than ever. I hated the ending to this story.
puggdogg 3 months ago
DUDE!! I understand all this but do you think you might have come out about this BEFORE you got married?!?!?! WTF!
One of my best friends from high school went through this after having 4 kids. They are no longer together.
Gaesha66 3 months ago
@Gaesha66
It's called repression, no one wants to admit to themselves they're trans, often times specifically because of possible peer reactions, especially if said peer is someone you're in love with.
TheMadcapSyd 3 months ago
I know it's hard to deal with gender issues. I hope you deal with this. my father was a MtF, I'm a FtM... It's hard, but you have to be honest with yourself, and your children... Best Wishes
RavenXavier2005 3 months ago
I can relate Brandy, and what she has been through. The so called "husband" is not evil". They are just misunderstood, and people are scared of things they do not understand. This is hard and their are no easy answers... I love my partner and chose to stay.
saiyanexodus 3 months ago
He is going to suffer emotionally later.
JamesGarcia1972 3 months ago
I think Josh is genderqueer/non-conformist rather than transgendered and if he could find the right third party or therapist to help him/her understand this, everyone would be happier I'm the end.
Warrrenator 3 months ago
I think they will break up eventually. He is having to suppress who he really is to please his wife. I tried this for the whole 7 years i was married, and believe me it doesn't work.
KikiLovesable 3 months ago 2
Brandy dont give up on Josh. Come on! Your baby will be able to deal with having two mummies
Heavenclan 3 months ago 4
I'm glad that she received positive responses when she came out to Brandy (the wife) and her mom. I do not like the ending so much, but I understand how it feels going back and forth. This show and others are really doing a lot of good for raising awareness and acceptance for our community.
abbyjones721 3 months ago 16
I am proud of you josh for getting it out in the open and I hope family ,friends and everyone else will be able to let you be yourself good luck
steweydelgado 3 months ago 16
Commenters can't say what you feel or what will become, but I urge you to continue with therapy. You have a large amount of highly emotional things going on and an independent objective person to talk with is very healthy. I truly hope for the best for your family. Thank you for sharing part of your life with us.
100SheetsFree 3 months ago 2
I hate this ending sooo much!
09jgulle 3 months ago
I can guarantee you that his trans feeling haven't gone away. They will come back, and perhaps be stronger then they were before.
MsMsmak 3 months ago 4