Advice for Mental Health and Passion for Social Work with Emilio Perdomo

Send us Fan MailSomething I always say is that when you have the love and support of your family, who cares what the world has to say?! But, many trans men of color aren’t fortunate enough to experience this during their transitions. In a Dem Bois Podcast first, my guest, Emilio Perdomo and I discuss what it’s like to have supportive parents and even having them be a part of your renaming process. In this episode we also talk about what he does as a social worker, mental health services, the current anti-trans legislation and much more.We talk:How it felt for Emilio to have his parents be a part of the renaming process - 6:11Advice for anyone who wants to transition but may be struggling to tell theirpartner - 13:56The work Emilio does as a social worker - 21:09His passion to work with foster youth - 32:41The importance of showing up as your authentic self on your mental health - 42:05Click here for transcript!Episode ReferencesDem Bois Podcast Ep. 8 - Advocating for Trans Lives with Luckie AlexanderDem Bois Podcast Ep. 14 - Discovering New Life Through Grief and Healing with Mely Anais QuirozEmilio Perdomo, LCSW is a first gen Salvadoran, raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is a Mental Health therapist and Social Worker with a passion for working with LGBTQ youth. With his love of art and graphic design, he created the brand Rooted in Pride. It highlights the culture and empowerment of being a person of color in the LGBTQ community.Instagram.com/emilioo0oRooted in PrideCelebrate 10 years of Dem Bois Inc.!2026 marks ten years of Dem Bois Inc. To honor this milestone, we invite you to join our 10 for 10 campaign by giving $10 a month to help sustain the care, leadership, and visibility that trans men of color deserve.Your support helps build a future rooted in care, visibility, and possibility.Donate today!Donate today to support Transmasc Gender Affirming Grants and Community Wellness Packages for Trans Men of Color!The  Visibility = Possibility™️ Merch is here! - Not just merch, but a movement! Dem Bois Community Voices Facebook Group is a safe, moderated sanctuary where trans men of color can connect authentically, discuss podcast episodes, share powerful experiences, and build support networks. Dem Bois YouTube Channel! - @demboisinc - Exclusive content you won't find anywhere else!