Why I Support Trans Athletes: A Mom's Perspective

Join the Women of Wonder community: A safe space for connection without the algorithms.Welcome to "Wonder in the Weeds" with trauma therapist Cristie Ritz-King. ➡️Join Our community: https://wonder.myflodesk.com/womenofwonderIn this episode, I am setting aside my planned topic to address the Supreme Court case regarding transgender girls in sports. This is not just a headline to me. It is personal.As a former competitive athlete who spent 18 years in the pool and on the court, and as the mother of a transgender daughter, I am tired of the fearmongering. In this video, I break down why the "biological advantage" argument completely misses the mark. I share my own history playing against women who were taller, faster, and stronger than me, and why we never called that "unfair" before.I also dive into the reality of gender-affirming care, how hormones actually affect performance, and why the narrative that boys are transitioning "just to win medals" is not only false but offensive.If you are looking for a conversation grounded in compassion and actual experience rather than fear, this is for you.Chapters: 0:00 Intro: When life gets messy 0:48 The Supreme Court case on trans athletes 2:50 My 18 years as a competitive athlete 9:23 Why "biological fairness" is a myth 13:14 The reality of puberty blockers and hormones 20:00 Debunking the "boys transitioning to win" lie 23:41 The beauty of watching my daughter bloom#TransRights #WomensSports #TransAthletes #Parenting #LGBTQ #SupremeCourt #Inclusion Get full access to Cristie Ritz-King, PsyD at critzking.substack.com/subscribe