Abi Maxwell's daughter wanted the pink shoes. She wanted to dress as a witch on Halloween in kindergarten. She wore her hair long and envied the dance costumes other girls got to wear for the recital. The problem was that Abi's daughter was "known" to her, and to their conservative New Hampshire town, as a boy. Suddenly, Abi's beloved hometown became engulfed in a hurricane of controversy with her daughter right in the eye of the storm. In this episode, Abi tells the story of how her own ignorance about trans people turned into understanding about her own daughter, and then fear for her family's safety.

Fireside with Blair Hodges

Blair Hodges

Family Proclamations: “Pink Shoes," with Abi Maxwell

SEP 17, 202474 MIN
Fireside with Blair Hodges

Family Proclamations: “Pink Shoes," with Abi Maxwell

SEP 17, 202474 MIN

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<p>“Family Proclamations” is the new podcast by Blair Hodges, host of Fireside. Enjoy this sample episode and be sure to subscribe directly to Family Proclamations now, because this episode will fall out of the Fireside feed next month!</p>