Something I always say is that when you have the love and support of your family, who cares what the world has to say?! But, many trans men of color aren’t fortunate enough to experience this during their transitions. In a Dem Bois Podcast first, my guest, Emilio Perdomo and I discuss what it’s like to have supportive parents and even having them be a part of your renaming process. In this episode we also talk about what he does as a social worker, mental health services, the current anti-trans legislation and much more.We talk:How it felt for Emilio to have his parents be a part of the renaming process - 6:11Advice for anyone who wants to transition but may be struggling to tell theirpartner - 13:56The work Emilio does as a social worker - 21:09His passion to work with foster youth - 32:41The importance of showing up as your authentic self on your mental health - 42:05Click here for transcript!Episode ReferencesDem Bois Podcast Ep. 8 - Advocating for Trans Lives with Luckie AlexanderDem Bois Podcast Ep. 14 - Discovering New Life Through Grief and Healing with Mely Anais QuirozEmilio Perdomo, LCSW is a first gen Salvadoran, raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is a Mental Health therapist and Social Worker with a passion for working with LGBTQ youth. With his love of art and graphic design, he created the brand Rooted in Pride. It highlights the culture and empowerment of being a person of color in the LGBTQ community.Instagram.com/emilioo0oRooted in PrideAre you enjoying the Dem Bois Podcast? Donate today to help support the cost of production and the honorarium we pay our guests for their time. All donations are tax-deductible. Click here! Donate to support our 2023 Gender Affirming Surgery Grant Fund here!