Article content A parent’s job is to love and protect their child. When Jill Holroyd’s son came out to her 10 years ago as transgender at 16, Holroyd’s maternal instincts kicked in. Holroyd knew she needed to ensure that her son, assigned female at birth, felt safe and loved. She has read enough about the challenges that transgender individuals face, “navigating a world that doesn’t understand or accept who they are.” We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. LGBTQ+ in Ottawa Valley: What a mother with transgender child learned as a parent Back to video