MOTHER–DAUGHTER DRESSES52 | July• 2019thinking about it, I realised that my
reaction, although possibly warrant-
ed, was also aggressive. That didn’t sit
well with me.
So I had cards made up. If things
got ugly again, I would hand out a
simple statement, embellished on
one side with a lovely pink f lower,
that reads: “My daughter is a trans
woman. She is a loving and kind hu-
man being. Please join me in sup-
porting her and every person who
is trying to live their authentic life.
Peace and love.”
I remember the day the package
arrived in the mail. Colin laughed
as I opened the box of 250 cards.
“Wow, you’re expecting trouble!” he
told me. What can I say? There was a
special if you ordered in bulk.
I am happy to say that I have not
handed out a single card.
Instead, I get to focus on Kinley, my
lovely, brave, poised, bright daughter.
I have a daughter! There should be a
newer, more powerful word for pride.
As for our family, life as a trio contin-
ues as before, filled with old favour-
ites (like watching movies) and new
experiences (like buying bras).
A little while ago, Kinley and I were
out shopping for clothes. As we exited
our separate cubicles in the change
room, we realised, laughing, that we
had tried on the exact same dress.
I ended up buying one dress for me
and treating Kinley to hers. At least
that way I know she won’t be raiding
my cupboard – because that’s what
daughters do.McGrath holding one of the cards she had printed up