Replies to '08/04 Daddy Drama'

I completely agree with the above respondent. These children need some professional counseling to understand and deal with their father's change to being a woman. The girls need help to mourn the loss of "the ideal father" they have in their minds, and find in their hearts a way to make a new relationship with Kayla. It could be much worse if Kayla had taken a different route to ending her torment, which thankfully she has not.

Even more important, I think Dr. Phil should have been more understanding of Kayla's position. She too needs help, which I did not hear Dr. Phil offer, as he usually does. What would be better - that Kayla continues to dress as a man and perhaps fall into severe depression and/or harm herself? This is sadly too often the case with gender identity issues. Then the children would not have Kayla as a parent at all. The audience was also quick to judge Kayla - but one needs to find and love themself before they can love others. Kayla has not committed any crimes, and the Dr. Phil and the audience should not have been so hard on her.

I have experienced a gender change in my own family. Its a very difficult life to lead prior to the transition and afterwards. The family members all need love and support. It is important to be open minded and accepting of others. Kayla, best wishes, and do try and reach out to your daughters and help them find their way back to you.

I completely agree with the above respondent. These children need some professional counseling to understand and deal with their father's change to being a woman. The girls need help to mourn the loss of "the ideal father" they have in their minds, and find in their hearts a way to make a new relationship with Kayla. It could be much worse if Kayla had taken a different route to ending her torment, which thankfully she has not.

Even more important, I think Dr. Phil should have been more understanding of Kayla's position. She too needs help, which I did not hear Dr. Phil offer, as he usually does. What would be better - that Kayla continues to dress as a man and perhaps fall into severe depression and/or harm herself? This is sadly too often the case with gender identity issues. Then the children would not have Kayla as a parent at all. The audience was also quick to judge Kayla - but one needs to find and love themself before they can love others. Kayla has not committed any crimes, and the Dr. Phil and the audience should not have been so hard on her.

I have experienced a gender change in my own family. Its a very difficult life to lead prior to the transition and afterwards. The family members all need love and support. It is important to be open minded and accepting of others. Kayla, best wishes, and do try and reach out to your daughters and help them find their way back to you.