Becoming a TRANS MOM (my story)

[@Sacha_C]

You are a mom of a trans kid not a trans mom. The title did not make sense because you said trans mom and gay dad, your friend is gay he's not the dad of a gay child. Yoir title did not make sense how do you not get this????????? You guys are always quick to call people haters but you're milking this and making it yoir entire personality when it's not you it's your child

[@ilTHfeaa]

this so fucking much. he is a gay dad because he is gay and a dad. she is not a trans mom because she is not trans.

[@Emmylovesmakeup12]

Yeah, the title made absolutely no sense . She is a mother of a Trans child

[@bertodoin7304]

Give her a break, the terms are new for everyone!

[@Sacha_C]

@@bertodoin7304 no it's common sense

[@Theaftsh0tmyd0g]

​@@Sacha_C Clickbait dude. That's why I'm here too.

[@sarahwilsonuk]

Narcissists never admit they are narcissists.

[@1v3i7llager]

fax

[@bronwenomalley]

Making content to support other “trans moms” is very noble until you remember it’s at the cost of your child’s right to privacy and protection.

[@misscoco8774]

amen

[@maneskinnnnn7190]

why do you have a problem with supporting edie publicly but not her other kids|?

[@bronwenomalley]

I don’t think her content with the other kids crossing as big a privacy line.

[@Inkonater]

Your comment is shaming her. Shame is not love. Darkness lives where light is not shed. Her words give light to a path different from yours. You seem of age, please share your trans story and link it here?

[@maneskinnnnn7190]

Who do you think you are? in a postion to judge and make rules for her kids?@@bronwenomalley

[@Nick-mp3im]

This shits so twisted

[@W31RDO.]

Fr

[@Lilah1848]

We are women and girls. We are not wigs, nail polish, and dresses.

[@Bec_h]

And she is 9! As she gets older she can decide what she does to further her transition, it’s not up to any of us what she does

[@itsemxoxo]

But some women and girls do wear wigs, nail polish and dresses, right? Edie was 5 years old, of course things like that are going to feel important to her as she was starting to socially show herself as a girl. Those were just the basic turning points at the start of her transition.

[@Bec_h]

@@itsemxoxo THANK YOU

[@Lilah1848]

@@itsemxoxo So? Men and boys can wear those things to. Femininity doesn't make you a woman or girl. Can you not see how regressive that is? 'starting to socially show herself as a girl' - how do you do that? Listen to yourself! I'm a female human being, I'm a woman because I was born this way. Every day of my life I have been treated a certain way (by men) because of it. You want me to allow men to say they're women too because they like dresses and makeup? NO. I will not support lying to children that they can be something they can never be. He will grow up feeling inadequate because he's not a girl. He's a feminine, likely g@y boy. He needs to embrace who he is, not run from it.

[@Lilah1848]

@@abcxyz2927 The dad is pushing it as much as she is tbh. A couple of screws loose. Wasn't he recently calling himself non-binary?

[@jsmith1071]

Recent research from the Netherlands followed a large group of children and found that the vast majority of them grow out of their gender confusion. Edie does not have the space to explore this and potentially reverse this decision as it doesn’t bring in money for the parents. They have talked so much about Edie being trans that Edie couldn’t change their mind, even if they wanted to. So sad.

[@MarideMari82]

I wish you could call child service protection for this cause it is pure child abuse

[@sleepinginthelight]

Yes. It's actually homophobic to push this agenda

[@jillbecker9535]

Actually, the Netherlands study showed the exact opposite There were several articles written about the study that said different, but if you read the study itself, it’s quite clear that that children can identify their gender by age 2 Do you know what gender you are? Did you know what gender you were at five years old or were you unaware? Kids know their gender

[@jsmith1071]

Yes. I know what gender I am. Fortunately at my age this wasn’t something I even thought about in childhood. I was out playing on my bike and building dens. Such a sad world. Look at what has happened to Eduardo/Edie. The fact this is being broadcast to the world without his understanding of the implications for his/her future is disgusting and should be against the law..

[@isaq7202]

I had a gender confusion at the age of 13/14 which lasted nearly a year. Then I accepted my body, grew into it and am very happy with the body and sex I got. If anyone back then had known about and even acted , such as giving me the opportunity of sex change and operations and hormones...what a horrible fantasy! Gender disharmonies are normal in childhood and most of them are temporarily. Good example is Shiloh Jolie Pitt . She dressed very boylike for years and wanted to be called John. Now look at her I wish people would give those kids more time. Dress up and behave as you wish, but stop with suppression of puberty....most kids grow back into their assigned sex before they are adults. Until then leave their body alone! Doctors say they have not enough tissue to work with while reassignment operations when the patient doesn't have fully grown sex organs. This happens when you give hormones to suppress puberty. Stop with that shit please

[@BellaBella284]

Serious question Anna - how does a 5/6 year old (or even younger as you state) understand gender? I have sons and at that age they didn’t know the real difference between men and women other than the basics of clothes/appearance. I think the fact he was so young is the thing that people struggle to accept, he was asked about it by Jonathan in one of your videos and he said he didn’t want to play football he wanted to wear dresses or something to that effect. That to me is a child that doesn’t understand what it is to be female.

[@n.j.4953]

I can’t speak about you or your children but when I was as young as 4 years old I understood the difference between men and women. It’s pretty obvious if you look at any people even as children. Like for example how women are smaller and have high pitched voices and men are larger and have facial hair deeper voices, etc.

[@BellaBella284]

@@n.j.4953 that’s not what I mean, that comes under the basics of clothes and appearance.

[@SkylerAdriel]

Bella, I think it can be harder for some folks to understand when they haven’t witnessed a family member or friend experience this first hand. There is a huge difference between a phase and a child that deals with challenges daily for years because they don’t feel comfortable going out in the world and portraying the gender they are assigned to at birth. A child can absolutely understand gender from early on. Gender is not the same as sexual identity. And every child is different. Yes there are little boys that love to wear dresses because they swish around and it’s fun to wear a dress, but that doesn’t exactly mean they don’t identify with their gender. With trans kids it isn’t as simple as that. These children express extreme depression and discomfort for years when they are unable to express themselves as the gender they identify with, it takes over every thing. And if a child feels this way instead of forcing them through a puberty they don’t want that can have devastating effect it’s amazing that we have hormone blockers that allows the child and family to hit the pause button to allow them to get to a more mature age before making more permanent changes if they choose to. There is absolutely nothing lost by allowing a child to express themself this way.

[@oliviaann5535]

She might not have understood gender as such but she would have understood that she felt more of a connection to girls clothing etc.

[@melstyle7619]

They don’t understand. Parents used to guide them back to their gender before this trend of letting your child choose a gender.

[@-imperatorinsomnia-6163]

Another Ruby Franke? Really?

[@sarahwilsonuk]

You see it too

[@amandascharf3870]

Somehow I don't see her as a religious zealot that starves her children. She seems like she actually wants to support the person as an individual. IDK though, this is the first video I've seen by her.

[@jillbecker9535]

Ruby Frankie starved and beat her children because God told her to Please tell me how you see any resemblance !?

[@Alison1973]

​@@jillbecker9535agreed. Anna just exploits her children for money like Ruby did. That's the only similarities.

[@sueg2286]

@@jillbecker9535 Not being a parent, not taking responsibility for guiding the child, teaching the child. Both people are suggesting, have been cruel to their children. Children cannot vote, drive cars, marry, have sex, but are being allowed and encouraged to believe they are the opposite sex. This world is finished.

[@notmroof]

Bruh what is this content? Why is KZbin recommending me this? I'm 11 years old!

[@lalaboards]

Y Ahhhh you made me laugh so darn hard .

[@Hello-And-Hi]

You have to be 13 to be on this app

[@lalaboards]

@@Hello-And-Hi Its ok !!! He identifies as 13 .

[@moisescalderon5449]

Same❤❤

[@ඞඞඞ]

Run bro. Delete from memory

[@sunqueen4080]

It is impossible for a four year old to know that they want to change gender. the parents have done this for their channel and may have gained financially that is a form of abuse you should be ashamed of yourselves and not allowed to be parents.

[@kalindamcnulty-uw4yh]

Children develop a sense of their gender identity between the ages of two and five. The suicide rate for transgender youth is 41 percent that number goes down significantly when kids are allowed to transition and have a supportive family. Abuse would be telling her she is wrong forcing her to be a boy when she is not and letting her develop mental health issues like depression and anxiety. And technically Edie never changed her gender she just changed how she looked to match her gender.

[@leannmcrae8503]

​@kalindamcnulty-uw4yh the suicide rate is higher after transition, stop putting out false information

[@sueg2286]

@@kalindamcnulty-uw4yh Rubbish.

[@vdimitrova6007]

@@kalindamcnulty-uw4yhHe’ll NO! The human brain continues to evolve till we’re in our twenties. And you’re trying to tell us a 2 year old that doesn’t even get the conception of the word “gender” is able to decide if it’s born in the wrong body? 😂 And maybe, just maybe when talking about the suicide rates just think about that - some people think that changing their gender and coming out will suddenly cure their depression, will solve their problems and guess what, they get even more depressed when they realize it doesn’t. And then the real real depression starts! Stop normalizing little kids and toddlers transitioning! Their brains literally are just developing. Sickos…

[@suekehr76]

Why can't your son just like girl stuff and wear it? Why put that on him so young? So many trans are hating themselves for transitioning years later and can't change it

[@itsemxoxo]

Many many more trans people unalive themselves because they weren’t believed when they told people who they were. I am sure, whatever Edie’s future brings, that Anna and Jonathan would rather have a happy, healthy daughter in the moment than no child at all. Edie was, for 5 years, a son who liked girls stuff and wore it, but she was incredibly unhappy.

[@teranelson826]

99% of trans people are happy with their choice to transition only 1% regret their transition. My bet is that you would want 99 miserable and depressed trans kids that want to unalive themselves just so that 1 non trans kid does not make a mistake, because to you trans peoples lives and happiness doesn't matter only cis people matter.

[@CandyWorld30]

Thats not true, Edie did not wear girly stuff normally when he was still identifying as a boy, he only wore girly stuff inside the house. No wonder he was unhappy being told that he is a boy so he can't wear girly clothing outside of the house, changing clothes inside and outside the house was probably an extra chore too. He was conditioned to think that in order for it to be normal for him to wear girly stuff outside of the house he has to become a girl, instead of just wearing the girly stuff outside the house and still being a boy. Edie doesn't even seem uncomfortable in their body, which is what the transgender disorder is, Edie is just uncomfortable with gender norms which his parents always reinforced. Also, children begin to have memories at like 5, they just recently started being alive, they either repeat things they learn from others or have very imaginative ideas, they are not developed enough to make such big choices like attempting to change their fundamental state of being @@itsemxoxo

[@Serena-Vanderwoodsen]

@@itsemxoxolol ok

[@jennashaw6710]

Please give me your stats that support that “so many” trans people are regretting transitioning

[@kitchenandmore1]

Feeling so sad for Eduardo ,…,,. You people are using him for fame and money. Mostly second kid if it’s a boy and first is a girl, the second one tries to follow elder …. It’s normal but you guys have changed the whole story. From now on don’t want to watch your videos …… why for you money and views are everything. 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@Moon52171]

Why social services haven't got involved I don't know!

[@bestfriendfamily6986]

They don’t give af!!

[@SeeOwDoubleYou]

I think they were called a few times but they didn’t see anything “concerning”

[@cameronganczar8974]

@@SeeOwDoubleYoubecause there ist anything concerning. Trans people exist not just into adulthood

[@LiviaYoung-tt8je]

Why do u care what what THEIR child wants like if u don't like it then don't watch the faking vids

[@meganthemom]

This is so sick. I have a 5 year old daughter and thinking of convincing her of something like this at THIS AGE is so disgusting. The issues this child will inevitably have growing into a teenager/adult breaks my heart. Truly. I feel so sad for this child.

[@romanr9977]

I feel sad for your child.

[@vdimitrova6007]

@@romanr9977Why do you feel sad for her child? Because her child gets a parent that’s actually right in the head or what? 😂

[@travels9908]

👏 I'm glad you said this, I'm really disappointed in Anna. Did not expect this from her at all. She will do anything for views and money. How can a little boy decide what he wants to be. Just does not make sense. I will always see him as a BOY!

[@bestfriendfamily6986]

This world is so sick it’s disgusting 🤢😫

[@9xFalse]

Why do u have to make it about you

[@noemiacosta1136]

Because it’s about her and her kid,,who is it about the neighbor and her kid I’m just confused

[@inekelangezaal6778]

Theres legit nothing wrong with supporting edie. I still think its exploitative but thats also bc i feel like she deserves to be protected bc the world just isnt kind. But still - you arent a trans mom. Youre a mother of a trans child and that is wildly sifferent. People calling you out on that isnt hate, its them trying to educate you because it can be triggering as hell, and it is for a lot of people who are trans. Just... learn, and dont keep putting trans mom as a way to identity yourself.

[@georgeharrison318]

No no there is actual evil comments not just education.

[@katrinaallan2468]

important to people, but I don't think it gives you the right to be rude when saying it, maybe you could suggest you would prefer the term parent of a trans child as that's what a lot of trans people prefer (much nicer), I think we can just let people know. I think what Anna is talking of are some of the really disgusting things that I have also read in comments, that are absolutely not okay and incredibly toxic. I think the point is even if you believe someone to be wrong about something it doesn't change the effect of how you are a speaking (writing) to them, they may disagree with her but they should still have respect for her as a human being who may make mistakes and for her mental health. the majority of negative or oppositionary comments I read are phrased in very vicious and horrible ways, I think these days people think they have to right to be abusive over comments when they don't agree with someone or demonise them when with a little perspective maybe we could see reality that they're just people who aren't perfect because none of us are.

[@maneskinnnnn7190]

by protected do you mean hide away and be ashamed ? she's proud of who she is and rightly doesn't care who knows. why should she hide away because of small minded bigots??

[@inekelangezaal6778]

​@petastafford908 exactly. Especially in a world where there's more and more hate against trans people (which I personally don't get) and in a v much tory England she'd be going into hihh school with everyone knowing she's trans instead of going there as edie and nobody knowing or batting an eye had it not been posted online. Kids are harsh, especially teens, so I'm just worried about hoe that's going to affect edie

[@lovelyjubblyy2657]

Horrific. A child is a CHILD. ✝️

[@MrHeem94]

Actions have consequences. I know that's hard for people to fathom today, but it's never stopped being true. You will face yours eventually.

[@kiwiftw1]

Is wanting to dress in girl or boys clothes actually being trans though? It’s much deeper than that and to make such drastic changes just because of clothing. You can’t tell me Edie knows everything to know about being transgender at only 9 years old!

[@Bec_h]

And maybe she doesn’t, but Anna and Jonathan have left it open for her should she choose to completely change physically when she gets older. It’s her choice after all

[@JoshColeman-uu1lv]

When I was five, I was choosing to watch Mickey Mouse or PJ masks. No five year old should be picking their gender.

[@daurydavis3983]

How original 🙄, grow up

[@LaurenRReed28]

Thats because you were lucky enough to grow up knowing you were already who you were meant to be. Some children dont have it that easy

[@abigailgrace_930]

going with what someone else said, you need to grow the hell up. seriously

[@Noonecares3203]

Poor Eduardo. This is criminal. He is a young child , not an adult able to make these life decisions.

[@sallyshan1318]

No Anna, you're not a "Trans Mom". Please amend your title to this vlog. What I don't understand is, as your child's Mom, can you not keep this private within your family? It is admirable of you wanting to help another Mom in a similar situation, being able to withstand all the hate and negativity, but one very important consideration you've overlooked is PROTECTING YOUR CHILD'S PRIVACY. As a Mom you should be putting your child's best interest above all else. Please, please have a re-think of what you said in this vlog.

[@katkaplavuchova2346]

Shame on you, Anna, for not having the guts to stand up to Jonathan for pushing his agenda and using one (all)of his kids for financial gain.Shame on you.!!!

[@maneskinnnnn7190]

shame on you for judging and being small minded. they actually lost viewers by publicly supporting edie. so your assumption is wrong

[@frollockinthemeadow]

@@maneskinnnnn7190 You are so so sick if you support a child who cannot consent or understand sex and gender transitioning. I'd want your internet history checked deeply.

[@alucero247]

@@maneskinnnnn7190more like exploiting their child for financial gain. Their child is still developing and they are pushing their beliefs on an innocent child. Putting a label on them. The child may not want the whole world to see what they are going through and may change their mind someday.

[@marianindrani2863]

This family should be banned for exploiting their son over the Internet to gain fame and money...whatever phase he is going through should be in private..he is a child for heaven sake ..

[@LiviaYoung-tt8je]

U should be banned and SHE is THEIR child not urs🙄😒

[@marianindrani2863]

@LiviaYoung-tt8je u should banished too..

[@marianindrani2863]

Crazy 🤪 woman..u will banish 1st for supporting..God is watching you my dear...for all i know u must be one too ha ha...don't know the difference..i rebuke what u say and redirect what u say in jesus mighty name....don't play

[@Tcentenom]

All I hear is “I didnt wanted to share content” but all content has been about the trans kid for the last years 😂. Girl, people is not stupid.

[@leannmcrae8503]

She wants validation from the internet, this is sad !

[@PetraRobinson-gm8nh]

I am sorry, but this is not about you! Your child has the right to privacy. I am so sad that your children have to grow up in front of the Camera and are, well, your moneymakers. It is funny how everything becomes about you and Jonathan. Often misleading titles to get views. I have 4 children, all grown up now, and I NEVER put images of them on social Media when they were little, because of their right of privacy and even now that they are in their 20s and 30s I would ASK permission before I would put a photo of them on social media. You are an Adult and can choose whether to show yourself on Camera on a daily basis, but your children are too young to make such a big decision. I hope it will not turn on them when they are looking for jobs or start socialising outside the home. If you want to show the world your tummy tuck and Jonathan his hair transplant, that is up to you as you be able to deal with the reactions, but put yourself in the Shoes of Daughters and your Son. No, I am not a hater, I am just concerned about the consequences for your children, in the future. I have a 2-month-old Granddaughter, and I even asked my Son and his fiancé if it is OK to show photos of her to my Sisters.

[@hashtagspandas4070]

If your child was terrified at 5 than it was your fault. Yes your fault. You should have worked on it instead of feeding a delusion. But you are deluded yourself you lie to yourself too on this and the comments you receive.

[@jenniferrapacon2944]

Abuse

[@SkylerAdriel]

I'm a supporter, but I do have some feedback. As a supporter, it feels like any time Anna has spoken about this topic it becomes a circular conversation geared towards haters and not toward the supporters that this content should be made for, which in a way, I personally think opens her up to more negative feedback. Now that this conversation has been had and if she truly is ready to publicly speak on this topic, I very much hope that the material can move on toward not being so much about her response to haters and about her day to day life that we all love. I know that the internet is full of really crappy people, but I believe catering to them and showing how effected you have been by it is a mistake... in my humble opinion.

[@sacconejolys]

Thank you so much Skyler ❤️ And I do agree with you. I’ve often taken the route you mentioned, but unfortunately sometimes things need to be addressed…however I do agree that it shouldn’t over take normal content 🩷 I look forward to getting back to that! Just wanted to clear some stuff up first.

[@SkylerAdriel]

@@sacconejolys awesome. Sounds good! Thank you for that clarity. So glad to see you back!

[@sueg2286]

@@sacconejolys You are deluded and have completely opted out of responsible parenting. Attention seeking, and totally wrong. Maybe get your self and your son off the internet and give him the privacy he needs as a child.

[@JR-777-t7g]

Anything for attention and to use your children to pay for your nice cars and home. Your son will hate you when he grows up.

[@ChrisWilson-yj2dc]

yep and their SON will get hate and bullied because of his parents not teaching him right from wrong.

[@marianindrani2863]

Agreed

[@thefennecfox-l1w]

GIRL AND STOP SAYING THERE USING HER FOR MONEY YOU CANT EARN MONEY ON KZbin ONLY ON LIVESTREAMS STOP HATING

[@ferret9263]

@@thefennecfox-l1w eduardo is a boy who is being abused and exploited for money. he isn't trans. he's far too young to make that decision.

[@MaryMary-ov6kl]

@@thefennecfox-l1wyes you can

[@fernywerny1]

Title makes no sense milking views as always

[@britishroyalfamilyvideos]

When this is your whole identity it just proves its the parents not the kids

[@NevermoreIQuoth]

Some people are so quick to dismiss Edie's feelings, as someone who has questioned their gender since they were around 6-8 years old i can tell you now that the feelings of not being their correct gender are very real. Back then (in the 90s) there was no social media so there was no outside influence for me to feel that way but due to society pressures i hid my feelings for years. It's wonderful to see that Edie has two supportive parents who are letting her be herself, i can't even comprehend why people a problem with it.

[@sarahwilsonuk]

I think more people have a problem with them exploiting their kids online for views and money. There is a lot of hate and rather than protecting their kid from it, they post more content. It’s narcissism. It reminds me of those parents who forced their kids into showbiz to feed their own narcissism. That’s what’s so off about this. It feels like the parents are forcing it (even if they aren’t) because of the things I’ve just said.

[@chirazkabalan]

A 5 year old had societal pressure?? Huh? Looks like you put that pressure.

[@mafigueira55]

Anna. Thank you for this video. With ALL due respect, can I ask a question that I know a lot of people have? Could it be that a boy simply wanted to dress as a girl but not necessarily make that decision so early in childhood? I think the hardest thing to understand is how a young child can understand all of it and make such a big decision. I know that you probably had way more context than us to guide her into it. But it would be great for us to understand. Thank you. Wish you all the best.

[@VonPatzy]

You get that that is EXACTLY what is happening right? That “gender affirming care” for a young child is dressing in the clothes they want to express themselves in and using pronouns or new names that society associates with the gender they identify as? Being able to go to school dressed as yourself and called the name you have chosen IS transition at that age. Hormone blockers to delay puberty are not administered until the age that puberty is looming - it is a way to give the kid more time to grow up and make informed decisions. It is you who are caught up in policing language and boundaries. There are boys who are feminine and girls who are masculine BUT THERE ARE ALSO trans folks who are beyond that. I’m not into online families at all - but that is a different conversation entirely. I think Edie deserves all the support and love she can possibly be given - but she also deserves not to be on the world stage.

[@franceskirk5462]

You could have googled this instead of asking Anna to educate you on an issue that, she has said herself, she is not an expert on. She shouldn't have to justify why she knows her child is transgender. But so you are aware, as a child or young person, you cannot just claim to be transgender. There is a medical condition called body dysmorphia, that must be present in order for a doctor to confirm a child is experiencing detachment from their gender. This is the only way in most countries, you can then transition - for example receive hormone injections later in life and have assignment surgery. Anna has explained multiple times, without divulging into Edie's private medical life, that she has been disgnosed with gender dysmorphia by a specialist in London who works with transgender children. Therefore, it is clear, she is not just 'dressing up' . She is experiencing something that has been medically proven.

[@kittifire]

I'm not sure why a reasonable question like this is getting 'shut up' comments. No, Anna doesn't have to answer it at all or explain anything at all, but for a lot of viewers, Edie is actually the only transgender child that they have seen or "know". People are sometimes curious about a real family's experience, and want to ask stuff, NOT from Google searches of strangers or doctors diagnoses

[@franceskirk5462]

@@kittifire You are not owed 'educate me please' from anyone, if it is too much for them/ emotionally draining for them to educate you. To keep asking a question that Anna has said herself upsets her, because you think you deserve education from her, is crazy to me. Also, I answered her question, so I didn't tell her to shut up, I asked her to think about Anna's wellbeing.

[@marieloud]

Going to a gender clinic is more than changing name and clothes

[@madtingz2288]

Is anyone even listening to what Anna is saying in this video? It’s way more than her daughter just liking dresses and Barbie’s. When she was very little she would draw herself as a girl, she said she was insecure swimming because she had boy parts etc. That is the definition of gender dysphoria which happens at a young age, now do I necessarily agree with exploiting her story on KZbin? No I do not, I think they should let her have more privacy especially Jonathan, however it doesn’t make her any less transgender. It’s 2024 I can’t believe people are still so old fashioned with this concept.

[@CMHCritters]

Weeded out the waste. Or you know, completely ignore anybody who has a different opinion that might be correct over yours. Yeah!

[@OneR635]

A child can’t even decide on what pajamas to choose let alone decide they want to be a different gender. What you are doing for fame and money is irreversibly damaging. Take a second and think about that.

[@GhastlyCretin]

Somewhere deep in this vacant material girls soul, she knows what she has done to her child is wrong.

[@ROOTBEERNOVR]

Bad mom horrible content

[@Messier45_Pleiades]

They must have been losing viewers so the decided a trans kid would get the viewers back. There is no such thing as a trans kid. The parents are making the lifestyle choices here.

[@sarahwilsonuk]

Yup

[@adeefm9736]

Imagine the kid finding this video and finding out mom was ashamed of you and thats why she didn't want to share pics of you

[@DanceChickaDee]

Yea the way she explained that did not sound right

[@CookieLeeFee]

Even though I do agree that putting this out there for your child instead of letting her do it can be problematic; I think so many kids would LOVE to have their parent openly support them like this.

[@jplech13]

Never leave comments ever on my 10 years watching KZbin, but this is just getting so weird. From insta to KZbin, you are exploiting something very personal from a child for views, let her just be a girl.

[@rifsad1238]

I know a lovely lady who is 40, who wants to change her gender. She is going through the nhs. Before the processs begin, she’s going to go through 2 years of counselling before this takes place. After talking to her,she seems confused. I fell she is doing it for all the wrong reasons. A child is a child, they are not independent in this country till the age 18. Can’t buy cigarettes till you are a certain age. Everything has an age. At that age, what does a child know. I’m not against it and most people are not, but at this age. A boy in my son class who is 6 comes in wearing nail polish, like girls things. But no way are his parents are going to encourage him to change his gender. It’s a long process. Sending love. If you are learning, shouldn’t you have taken time and let him grow up a little more and then decide? What’s the hurry? This mistake you may regret. But you can’t afford to make this mistake.

[@ABrummieWunders]

“You know that exercise you were allowed to do” Bent over backwards for the government and now for social media - jokers. 99% convinced this whole channel is hate bait and to have 1M+ subscribers and to get a few thousand views says it all.

[@sleepinginthelight]

If societal gender norms are wrong, then why "transition" into a societal gender norm? Why not be what you're born as and just say f gender norms?

[@kaytiemyers2698]

This is awful. Its not because of the child. I generally support that for children if they need to transition. This however is not that. This is exploitative. All of this is awful. The kids are all very very very over exposed

[@misscoco8774]

Dear Anna, I have watched your video carefully and i am glad you and your family feel happy. However i want to share my thoughts. Someone who is transgender is not about wanting to wear dresses and to have long hair etc. People seem to confuse gender (being female or male) to being feminine/masculine based on societal standards. You could be a boy but like feminine things just like girls who like to play football and dress only with pants does not mean they are boys. Someone who is trully trans has experienced gender disphoria in the sense that they do not identify with the male/female parts of their body and anatomy (hense sex reassignment surgery, having more male/female biological characteristics such as deeper/thinner voice, increased muscel tone, more hair based on testosterone/oestrogen levels etc) before anything else that may come with it such as outfits, changing names and pronouns etc. Of course cross-dressing or acting stereotypicly like the opposite gender is also part of being trans but not the primary/main indicator! It is a struggle that someone at the age of 4 is very unlikely to have trully experienced. The reasons why a boy may like to dress and act more feminine may have to do with things like identifying more with the mom or sisters as examples in the house, being a feminine boy, etc and i believe these should be explored first before solidifying that someone is trans. You cannot even talk about a clear sexual orientation in that age let alone a gender identity. I think this is why today so many people identify as "trans, non-binary" etc, because they think that this is based on things like "oh i do not feel comfortable being called a he/she, i dont feel good dressed as a boy" etc. The only thing i hope for is for the child to not reach a point in life where there will be regret and/or resentment

[@lisamillers165]

I’ve been watching your videos since before Emilia was born & one of my girls is even named after her because of the impact you had to my life back then ❤️ I remember the day that Edie was born so clearly. I remember when you started weaning her and she would sit in her chair with the cutest little gummy smile. Throughout her childhood years, I became busy having my own children and would pop in to the vlogs whenever I had a free moment, often on birthdays or mostly Anna’s updates. As the years went by, that smile that once took over Edie’s whole face slowly faded for me but at the time I never thought anything about it. That was until 2020, when I started to watch every day again. I think this was when Edie would start to wear the odd “girlie” item on videos and I remember clear as day, seeing that smile come back. That was the Edie I remembered. As the months and years went on of her living as Edie publicly, as a viewer it felt like watching her from the start all over again, except now she was always smiley and happy. I’m still here watching (I am not very good with Tik Tok) but I try and catch up on Edie’s journey where I can. She is beautiful and so courageous. And now, my little girl who I mentioned at the start, loves watching Edie’s videos she makes with Jonathan and thinks Edie is a princess. Anna (& Jonathan) you have both done an amazing job at raising your 3 beautiful girls and your little monkey of a boy 🤣

[@jencaseysmith1]

I feel like Edie has always been Edie but now because of her bravery and having a supportive family she feels free to express herself as she wants. It went from princess dresses as a toddler to wigs and fancy dresses to now being a preteen girl with her own style. Thank you for making videos for people who want to listen and learn and for people who are in the same place you were not knowing what to do next. Sending so much love ❤

[@marieloud]

Isn’t Eddie 8? That’s not a preteen or even a tween - that’s a child in the middle of being a toddler and a teen.

[@BrakingFree78]

parents must have mental illness.. what else could it be?@@marieloud

[@melissam7]

I remember years ago (when you were at the previous house) edie being so upset at getting her hair cut in a vlog (years before transition!). Now it makes perfect sense! For the people paying attention this wasnt surprising at all. Feedback or criticism towards you and Jonathan about how youve gone about things is one thing, but edie's transition cant be debated. Its hers and hers alone

[@AngelBabysChannel]

I am so happy for Edie that she can be her true self and has the full support, help, and love of her parents and siblings. There are so many children that unalive themselves because they feel so alone in this world while they deal with trying to just be themselves. It is great that you and Jonathan are so open and love your child for who she is. Forget about what negativity others have towards you. They don't matter. The only thing that matters is the health, well-being, and happiness of your child.

[@Amalikaon]

You need help 😢!! I can’t believe you would drag a poor child into this situation. Money does wonders

[@chrisbfreelance]

Narcissistic and abusive.

[@stevenblain9593]

How?

[@itsemxoxo]

You & Jonathan are the best parents Edie could have ever asked for. The way you have shared her transition on her own terms and allowed her to share what she wants, is one of the reasons why she is now one of the happiest, confident and brave young ladies I’ve ever known 🤍 you have given her that safe space and it’s so clear to see how positive that has been for her!

[@sacconejolys]

Thank you Em 🥺🙏🏼 I know we’re not perfect but I hope at least she will always know that with us she’s safe & supported no matter what ❤️

[@itsemxoxo]

@@sacconejolys she 100% always will 🤍

[@ferret9263]

no, theyre horrible and abusive and milking their poor son for money

[@jassislife5934]

Dear Anna. I've been watching your Videos since you were pregnant with Emilia. But the last years, your chanel is only about edie. I get it, its a big deal for you and you wanne share to help others like you always did. But why you have to show here face all over the World. She is your daugther and you put every single privat information here on the internet to see. And it hast to be edies decision. But she cant decide. Because she is just a child, that dont understand the internet. And isnt it your job as a mom to protect your children from all of this? Arent your scared of that ONE DAY your children realising, that your channel is only based on content of them and you as a parent did it all for the money at the end of a day. I would be so scared in your Situation, if their where my Kids. Cause that day will come Anna, that day will come. You should yourself prepair for that day.. And i mean, all of your comments are full with criticism. So why is everyone gets the problem here but you are not.. i dont get it. But i wish you and your children nothing but the best. Hoping someday you realise bevor it is too late

[@nai-lahkristasimone5161]

These people are so ungodly. That is the problem

[@ShockResistor]

The problem is people like you hiding behind imaginary friends to pass judgement.

[@stephm5877]

I think you meant NARC MOM.

[@apriltownsend8463]

They're too young to understand any of this though. They don't truly understand the meaning behind being a man or woman yet because they're not old enough to learn about it yet.

[@boryivanova2692]

You are good parents i really believe that but also why keep shoving and using the same thing for views?? We get it - edie is trans im happy for her but stop advertising it because it doesnt make it look as normal as it is and as normal as it should be

[@justme-qj1mq]

No because a child’s undeveloped brain at 6 years old shouldn’t be allowed to just change their gender! Don’t you dare get him on hormone replacement until his brain is fully developed. That is just wrong. Your the grown ass parent, you should know better that their aren’t mature enough for such a huge thing as gender. Eduardo obviously just wanted to fit in with the girls. You can see the jealousy he has for Amelia

[@JessFMcC]

you're right and im pretty sure the child is already on puberty blockers. they had a video of him going to his first appointment.... its fucking messed up

[@attackon_jay]

You guys are nuts in these comments, literally the shit Anna was afraid of. I know it’s been a couple months but this is incredible of you Anna, your kid will thank you when SHES grown up because even if it’s a phase, you supported her and proved to her that her mother has her back even if the rest of the world doesn’t. Don’t let the haters convince you you’re in the wrong, standing by your child is never wrong.

[@Eugene-X.Periman]

I hope all your haters will see this video because it explains why the dad is always present in Edie's videos. Not because he's an attention seeker , but because he encourages her showing her true self to the world 👨‍👧

[@thebigloc1]

They will always find something to hate on with this family unfortunately.

[@StarTheGachaTuberOfficial]

Exactly

[@sacconejolys]

Thank you so much 🥺❤️

[@kimheath9974]

I know this process has been hard on you. Thank you, for sharing this. Edie is a beautiful and joyous child.

[@karencharles6505]

Beautifully said Anna. So proud of you all and how you’re using your experiences to support others. Edie is blossoming into a wonderful girl. She’s lucky to have such a supportive family. Keep doing what you’re doing 💕

[@pepryan2183]

Your kid cannot make grown-up decisions aged two. 🙄

[@nottheeasywaywithbeth]

I am a 47 year old mom living in Florida. My daughter is 18 and came out when she was 16. I have no idea what I am doing but I know that I love my daughter, I want her to be happy and I even have family who are against us but this is my life, this is her life and like you said no-one has any idea unless they have been through it. Thank you for speaking out.

[@bertodoin7304]

How do you believe in societal pressures to be a boy and not societal pressures of being a gender you were not born as??!? After it being more pronounced in schools and online content and only now is it more prevelant in younger more vulnerable and maleable minds? And during covid?! Perfrct time for your child to be home alone isolated trying to find out where theg belong in the world. I pray he makes a full recovery ❤

[@JustForKickss]

Sorry you have to deal with these horrible comments Anna! It makes me so sad that there is an increasingly loud group of people online who claim they're taking the moral high ground when it is just extremely thinly veiled bigotry. I thought this was a lovely and honest video. Thank you for being such a supportive parent. While I'm iffy about family vlogging in general, and kids personal details being online, I can at the same time appreciate how affirming you are of Edie, and how that can definitely help other kids and families going through something similar. I hope you continue to respect and check in on her boundaries about what you share online as time goes (and as some others have said, perhaps reconsider the term 'trans mum'). I have been here since when Edie was a baby and you were all still in Ireland, and even though I don't watch you guys as regularly anymore, I'm so glad you are doing well, and I'm sending so much love your way ❤ Trans kids know who they are, end of.

[@SomeQuackingDuck]

You sure love your camera time and attention, so much so as to abuse and ruin your child's life for it, I hope your child gets to live a fulfulling and happy life in spite of you, because it's certainly not going to be thanks to you.

[@leeleemac1992]

"When we recover loudly, we prevent people from dying quietly" - what a great phrase! Keep doing you for you and yours and I pray all will continue to go from strength to strength. Xx

[@rosk.wilburn5847]

Cut the bs.😂😂😂 she is a raging narcissist

[@Hhhhhhhhhhhjhjjjjjjjjnnnnn]

I feel bad for your kids

[@FlavourlessLife]

The really messed up thing is that this is just one form of the abuse. Several years ago their autistic daughter (actual daughter, not son) was subjected to cold showers if she refused to go to sleep at bed time. That’s when I stopped watching.

[@imanadultsmile8307]

Autistic? You out here diagnosing people 😂​@@FlavourlessLife

[@Gatorsrule38]

@@FlavourlessLifeNone of them are autistic

[@QuiriusRamen]

@@FlavourlessLifeur saying Edie is autistic?

[@michelle6697]

Good on you- exploit your children equally 🤦‍♀️ there is some good money to make on this kids journey!! … you don’t need to be any strangers security blanket- you are meant to be your kids security blanket 😔

[@AlgyraBarreca]

My daughters best friend is trans and started the transition in Primary school and has now completed the transition at 19 y.o. I understand you Anna ✨️

[@Dataleak726]

child abuse

[@Hannah-dv5pv]

I have been watching since Edie used to dress up with Amelia. She always has the biggest smile and the most fun when she was dressing like a princess. Now she can show her true princess to everyone because of how supportive you guys are. You are amazing parents ❤

[@bronwenomalley]

Can I ask if the process your child is going through will hinder them having biological kids in the future ?

[@Strangerthings4lif]

I'm so proud of how Edie has come along and how u have accepted her she is such a beautiful young girl 🥰❤❤❤

[@sacconejolys]

Thank you so much ❤️🙏🏼

[@Strangerthings4lif]

Ty for noticing my comment 😁 I am so happy that you commented back:)

[@ferret9263]

eduardo is a boy. stop supporting this abuse. he's too young to be trans.

[@nope66755]

Creepy af

[@cameronganczar8974]

Seeing this as a trans women makes me so so so happy. Yall are so awsome for supporting Edie

[@janestorer6610]

Everyone would be lucky to have a Mom like you. Onward and upward Anna.

[@sacconejolys]

Aww thank you so much 🥺🙏🏼 I’m definitely not a perfect mom but I hope at least they all know I try my best to do right by them ❤️

[@pamelaboden]

I’m so happy for Edie but hasn’t the topic been milked to death? When is she just going to considered a normal girl? Nobody wants to grow up with an adjective before their name. I swear that Jonathan and Anna are just using the uniqueness of their daughter for views. Let her just be. And let her make videos without pointing to her sexual identity. She’s just a normal pre teen.

[@itsemxoxo]

Edie isn’t a topic; she’s their daughter. And being trans isn’t sexual either, she’s a child, it’s her gender identity. Edie’s reality is that her life as a girl isn’t going to be as easy as it would be for cis girls and for Anna and Jonathan it isn’t going go be as easy as navigating pre-teen, teen and adulthood for Edie as it will be for Emilia and Alessia. The word trans isn’t anything to fear, in fact, it is extremely helpful for other people when trying to find content like this to help them. Parents of trans children will be searching for things like “trans daughter” to find people in the same situation as them. Edie is very open about talking about her life being trans, if she doesn’t have an issue with being referred to as trans (as she is) then I don’t think a stranger on the internet should have an issue either, it’s her life. Edie has been part of this channel since the day she was born where Anna and Jonathan have been getting views even before that, Edie coming out has nothing to do with views. Nothing has changed with their content, they film videos with their children just like they have from the start.

[@pamelaboden]

I don't know you so I didn't read your long dissertation. However, my point stands, yes, this is her gender orientation. It's been made clear for five years. As an ally, I don't think it's a good idea, for Edie's sake to dwell on something you wouldn't dwell on for ANY OTHER CHILD. Let her just live a normal life. @@itsemxoxo

[@itsemxoxo]

@@pamelaboden I don’t know you either but I’m adult enough to try and have a conversation? As I said, what EDIE is comfortable and happy with is what’s final, not some stranger online. Edie isn’t like “any other child” she is going to face many challenges along her journey which are perfectly okay to voice all the time SHE is happy to. As Anna said, she’s making videos she needed 4 years ago, videos that show the reality of raising a trans child. If you don’t like that, then this isn’t a place for you.

[@pamelaboden]

My opinion is fair and should be allowed so I'm not interested in what you have to say about this topic. You don't know any better than me if spending time making video after video is going to be something that affects her negatively as a teenager. My words are cautionary. Honestly, she is one of the first trans kids to publicly talk about her transition online almost daily from a very young age. I just worry that it's too much of that and less of her being a normal girl. I don't want to debate this anymore. We don't know if this is good for her in the long run so let's just wait and see. She knows she is loved and accepted by all of us. @@itsemxoxo

[@itsemxoxo]

@@pamelaboden​​⁠if you read my first comment, which you didn’t, you’d see I didn’t mention anything about Edie’s future, as you’re right, nobody knows. I was just explaining to you why they, in your words “are milking it” and won’t stop using the word trans when referring to Edie.

[@mitchsledge9295]

What Edie did is incredibly brave to do that at such a young age. Something I learned from my trans cousin never be afraid to be your true self and never hide. You two are amazing parents giving her love and support.

[@Tori22188]

I’m sorry but I’ve just watched a video of a man’s that transition into female now they regret it had the surgery and now back to being a man how on earth can a little child know for sure this should been kept private

[@daurydavis3983]

Hey Karen guess what, not all of them are the same.

[@Tori22188]

No Karen just a mum that can’t believe how public they made this give the child some privacy incase they do change there mind these videos and things are out there forever I really don’t care less it’s there life but I feel the child deserves privacy not a money making tool

[@daurydavis3983]

@@Tori22188 you cared enough to leave a negative comment

[@jhamadhu2809]

This👆🏼

[@tashc6213]

I can’t imagine how hard this would have been for all of you. I know it hasn’t been but you’ve made it look easy. I’m sorry you’ve had so much hate for just letting Edie be Edie. Beautifully supportive family 💖

[@trashyBagles]

This is grooming.

[@jenc3259]

I'm curious to see if you would still back Edie doing a tell all when she is older. Or any of your other children. 1/4 will. Will you still feel it is their right to do as it is yours to share their lives. If so, good on ya. If not then rethink your direction. Your children may grow to resent you both. I hope not, but this is the wild west in a sense. These children are guinea pigs. Not just yours but all the children of social media.

[@jenfehr1]

You and Jonathan have both been great examples of how to unconditionally love your children for who they really are. Keep spreading all of that love and acceptance out into the world. Maybe the more you show that Edie is not an alien, the less afraid and hateful people will be…in time. 💕

[@davilily]

I’ve been consistently watching your family for so long it feels like it was only yesterday seeing Edie’s gummy bear smile, she was adorable and watching her grow up side by side with Emila was truely magical but you do notice that cheeky smile fade. As others have said, it’s beautiful watching her get her courage and smile back, it’s like watching her be reborn again but this time comfortable and proud of who she is. I have always admired and respected you as a great parent and fantastic mum. My younger brother (19) is transgender and seeing the positive and supportive of this community is rare but so very valued and appreciated. Please make more videos helping more mothers, fathers, family and friends of transgender people and children. We need more of this. ❤

[@rosk.wilburn5847]

Ick. How can admire these toxic parents

[@carrotap3001]

The way you talk about the agenda that is Covid, makes perfect sense why you think your son is a daughter.

[@jessicanorris6214]

As the partner of a trans person who had supportive parents, you supporting her is invaluable and your relationship will go from strength to strength, like my partners relationship with their parents have. Edie is incredible and seems incredibly happy. Keep doing what you are doing xxx

[@BB1060b]

I loved hearing this Anna. I’m so glad to hear your stories! This was so impactful to hear, “When we recover loudly, we prevent people from dying quietly.” Speaks volumes! ❤❤❤

[@mariacasella6474]

Hi Anna-Thank you for sharing this with us,having following you since you and Jonathon were dating now married with you’re precious kids,I saw at a early age Edie was not fully happy or fully comfortable before (I hope you understand what I’m trying to say)-Edie is much more happier now-happy for her and your family.love you guys

[@DebbiAnn2]

the phrase “when we recover loudly, we contribute to keeping others from dying quietly“ I would hope you will give credit to the person who said this Melissa Anderson, MD

[@mariacasella6474]

Loving and putting your kids first-each family may not live and be the same and that’s ok-but we all have love inside us to share.your understanding and compassion and passion and commitment is always shown your audience is vast that’s a good thing.

[@ralicaemil290]

For me this is not a real story video, there is no story at all, for me it is pointless

[@Hannahlytics]

My sisters girlfriend is trans. She came out a couple months ago. And I do admit that it was definitely an adjustment and with parents that are older they still call her him and I sometimes do as my sister and her have been together for a long time ever since they met in high school. I sometimes feel that my sister is struggling to come to terms with it and her girlfriend is quite controlling. But I can’t break them up neither my parents. Sorry to ramble but I’m so happy Edie is happy ❤

[@sacconejolys]

Thank you for sharing Hannah ❤️ It’s definitely a transition for everyone, including loved ones & family members!

[@oliviamacdougall7577]

The children are so loved. Haters love the hate. Let them be consumed in negativity. You guys are doing amazing ❤

[@c4arla]

I have been the pilar to my sisters journey thanks to you, this year she was able to reunite with her granny and it was so beautiful I stood by them as they rejoined each other a powerful moment of love and I myself fuelled by your example and courage so much love to you dearest Anna.