Amber Briggle (she/they)

Hey, everyone. Quick #introduction since I'm new here. I'm a high-profile mom loving and raising a trans kid in Texas. I'm currently suing Gov. Greg Abbott after he directed CPS to investigate my family because of it. (info at https://www.aclu.org/cases/pflag-v-abbott)

Twitter got real weird real quick, so I'm hoping Mastodon can be a safe space for me to shine a light on the ways you can stand up to #ProtectTransKids. Thanks in advance for the follows. Let's get to work.

#twittermigration

PFLAG v. Abbott

The lawsuit names Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who issued a February directive stating that health care that is medically necessary for treating gender dysphoria should be considered a form of child abuse. The suit also names Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Commissioner Jaime Masters and DFPS as defendants, who followed Abbott’s directive and issued a new

American Civil Liberties Union
Dec 16, 2022 at 4:31pmWeb
Show threadZach Taffet Dec 16, 2022
@mrsbriggle Hi Amber, welcome to Mastodon! So happy to see you here! (I'm @ziti on the bird site) I hope y'all are doing well. 💜
Show threadErin🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🍻🖖☘️🦖💥🍪Dec 16, 2022
@mrsbriggle I'm a non-binary mom to a trans daughter. Sending you love and support from Canada eh.
Show threadKathy in KYDec 16, 2022
@mrsbriggle I'm watching your Ted talk video from your website right now, you are an awesome mom! Wow! 👍
Show threadSuzBaysDec 17, 2022
@mrsbriggle Welcome! I’m a mom to a gay daughter and have been temporary mama to a trans kid while they were finding their voice. Best of luck to you in your fight!
Show threadAnnieDec 17, 2022
@mrsbriggle Welcome.
Show threadWe're Not In Kansas AnymoreDec 17, 2022

@mrsbriggle

#AbbottIsADomesticTerrorist sue his ass off! #GOPHasBloodOnTheirHands

Show threadJanet Logan (she/her) 🏳️‍⚧️Dec 17, 2022

@mrsbriggle I'm so very impressed with your TEDx talk ( https://youtu.be/t_gCASi58Ps ). I just want to say you are obviously a beautiful soul. I'm one of those #trans adults you mentioned, and I was crying tears of joy throughout your talk.

Thank you, thank you, thank you. 🏳️‍⚧️ 💜

Transgender kids are just kids after all | Amber Briggle | TEDxTWU

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Show threadAmber Briggle (she/they)Dec 17, 2022
@janetlogan that is so kind. Thank you. I actually super dislike my Ted talk today. I had never spoken publicly about my family's journey and did a lot of things wrong in that speech. No one was really out there modeling best practices for me at that point (in 2016) so I fucked up a lot in that speech. I'm glad it inspired you, but I'd do it all differently today if I could!
Show threadJanet Logan (she/her) 🏳️‍⚧️Dec 17, 2022

@mrsbriggle You obviously love your son. In my mind, that supercedes any technical errors you might have made.

I never felt such unconditional love growing up. Even now, 12+ years into transition, I still don't feel that from most of my biological family. I've got one sister and one (female) cousin who accept me as me. The rest turned their backs on me. Blocked me on Facebook. That's why I loved your talk. I could feel the love and mama bear energy. 💜

Show threadAmber Briggle (she/they)Dec 19, 2022

@janetlogan I'm so sorry to hear that. I just keep reminding people that if they didn't care the gender of their baby when they found out they were going to be a parent, then why would they care today?

Nothing about my son changed except his name and pronouns. And he got exponentially more amazing and confident. How could you NOT love that?!

I hope your family sees how much happier you are today. You deserve unconditional love. ♥️

Show threadJanet Logan (she/her) 🏳️‍⚧️Dec 19, 2022
@mrsbriggle 💜
Show threadRiley S. FaelanDec 17, 2022
@mrsbriggle @janetlogan: You can do a new talk if you want to. You don't even need TEDx for it!
Show threadAmber Briggle (she/they)Dec 19, 2022
@riley @janetlogan thanks! I have a few I've done this year that I just need to upload on my YouTube. (I've gotten lots better!) I welcome introductions if you know anyone seeking a keynote speaker, tho!
Show threadThomas Lee ✅ Dec 17, 2022
@mrsbriggle Welcome here. I think you will find #Mastodon a much more friendly and supportive place. Best of luck with the suit.