‘Transgender people just want to live’; Access to gender-affirming care can save lives, advocates say

Mar. 10—While state leaders in Columbus enact legislation and policies limiting access to gender-affirming care to Ohioans, local moms and dads are trying to make the best decisions for their children. Brandy Russell's daughter came out to her as transgender in April of 2020. Her daughter was 17 when she began to transition. "I wanted to be very supportive of her," said Russell, of Miamisburg. …