Saying Goodbye to My Son and Hello to My Daughter

A project in Worcester, MA by Irene Brank
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A memoir of a Mom’s point of view as her family journeys through their youngest child's transition from a teenage boy to a girl.
Backers: 110
Average Pledge Per Backer: $75

Funded: $8,216 of $7,500
Dates: Nov 12th -> Dec 31st (50 days)
Project By: Irene Brank
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Latest News

Happy New Year!

December 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Again, a heartfelt thank you to all of you who are backing this story. I read through your comments and messages often, they bring me pure joy. I can’t wait to get this book in your hands. Love, Irene  (Read More)

Happy New Year ❤️

December 31st - via: kickstarter.com
23 hours and 56 minutes left.  So loved. ❤️  (Read More)

Done!

December 28th - via: kickstarter.com
 We made it! And we have three days to spare. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I love you all! I promise that this book will make you proud.   ❤️❤️❤️  (Read More)

Reached goal. Tears flowing.

December 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Blessed!  (Read More)

Did it!

December 28th - via: kickstarter.com
We did it because of all of you.   Amazing!  Love, Irene  (Read More)

We did it!

December 27th - via: kickstarter.com
❤️  (Read More)

Did It!

December 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Just reached goal. Lots of tears and love. ❤️  (Read More)

Oh Snap!

December 27th - via: kickstarter.com
$200 left. We did it. Now we write. Love you all. ❤️  (Read More)

We’re going to do this!

December 27th - via: kickstarter.com
I was really worried for a while, but there was no need to worry. Because of all of you, we are within $540 of reaching this goal with four days left. This book will get written, and we will change lives. Love, Irene  (Read More)

We’re going to make it!

December 26th - via: kickstarter.com
With five days left, my family donated $1500 yesterday. That’s one way to bring a mom to tears.  Thank you to every single one of you that has pledged to this campaign. Love, Irene  (Read More)

We’ll Publish!

December 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Don’t you worry my friends, we will publish. We are going to reach this goal. Love, Irene (Read More)

Happy Holidays!

December 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Just want you all to know how blessed I feel for your generosity. Love, Irene  (Read More)

10 Days

December 20th - via: kickstarter.com
So close and yet so far. Tell your friends. ❤️🌈😊  (Read More)

Only 13 Days Left

December 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We still have a ways to go, but I’m sure will make it. Can you share with your friends? Thank you. Love, Irene (Read More)

15 Days Left

December 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Almost there.   (Read More)

54% Funded!

December 13th - via: kickstarter.com
This is going to work. We are at 54% with 18 days to go. You are all my heroes. So much love.   (Read More)

49% there! Thank you supporters and family. Please share. Only 19 days left. All or nothing.

December 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Blessed. Sam’s newest video.  https://youtu.be/eulHot5TNFU  (Read More)

45% and 22 Days Left

December 9th - via: kickstarter.com
We are doing this because of all of you. Donations of $1 to $500; all make a difference. New friends and old friends. Heartwarming stories. Pure joy, love, and gratitude. Irene (aka Sam’s mom and Pitbull Mom).   (Read More)

Only 25 Days left.

December 6th - via: kickstarter.com
43% Funded. 25 Days to go. Can you help? Grab a credit card and jump on Kickstarter. Every donation helps. All or nothing campaign. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/transmom/saying-goodbye-to-my-son-and-hello-to-my-daughter?ref=created_projects  (Read More)

50 Pledges

December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
We just hit 50 pledges. I love you all!  (Read More)

32% Funded! Love is the fuel.

December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Heartwarming, beautiful, generous people with stories of their own are helping us reach our goal. This story WILL be told because of you! Tell your friends!  Love, Irene   (Read More)

29% backed. On track to succeed. Pure joy!

November 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Our baby human! That face. Those curls!  (Read More)

Tomorrow is Trans Day of Remembrance. Share with friends.

November 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Please share. Trying to reach kids and parents. Your help and share is appreciated.  (Read More)

A great start. We are going to do this. #transmom

November 15th - via: kickstarter.com
We’ve hit $1,000 and 15% of funding in 3 days. I’ve reconnected with some beautiful people from years ago and made some brand new friends. Thank you to my backers. Share with your friends!  TRANS PEOPLE WON’T BE ERASED  (Read More)

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