Transgender Dad Reveals Emotional Struggle After Being Mistaken for ‘Mother’ — See the Powerful Photos!
Using a person’s chosen name and pronouns is a fundamental sign of respect, yet societal norms about gender often lead to misgendering—especially in healthcare settings. This was a very personal struggle for Bennett Kaspar-Williams, a 37-year-old transgender man who gave birth to his son, Hudson, via C-section in October 2020.
Although he identifies as male and uses he/him pronouns, hospital staff repeatedly called him “mother,” causing emotional pain during an already vulnerable time. Kaspar-Williams began his gender transition in 2014 after realizing he was transgender in 2011. He had top surgery but chose not to undergo lower-body surgery, allowing him to carry a pregnancy.
While having a child brought him joy, the ongoing misgendering during pregnancy and delivery made…
