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Brenda’s child (19) is non-binary: ‘They dare to be themselves in a way I never would’

Brenda’s child (19) is non-binary: ‘They dare to be themselves in a way I never would’

In this installment of the series 'De moeder van', 57-year-old Brenda Schaaper discusses her 19-year-old non-binary child. The article marks International Non-Binary People's Day by highlighting a mother's perspective on her child's journey toward self-expression.

Based on reporting by ad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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