A family moved states expecting better healthcare for their trans son

NPR | By Karen Brown

Published April 26, 2026 at 8:08 AM EDT

A family moved from Texas to Massachusetts, expecting it would be more inclusive and offer better services for their kids. But then the health system stopped treatment for their transgender son.

Karen Brown

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