Elisabeth Spencer’s daughter, Milly, came out as trans when she was twenty-one, undergoing sex-reassignment surgery in Bangkok at the age of twenty-four. The Road to My Daughter explores Elisabeth’s emotional journey over the course of her daughter’s life, as she struggles firstly with the mystery of Milly’s constant unhappiness, then with the revelation of her coming out, through a sense of bereavement, bewilderment and guilt, culminating in her determination to help her child become her true self.

The Road to My Daughter is both compelling and timely, as well as a thoughtful reflection on trans issues. Elisabeth’s narrative illuminates what it really means to be the parent of a transgender child, how it feels to witness the physical and mental processes of transitioning, and the realities behind embarking on this journey together.

Praise

‘I read Elisabeth Spencer’s story with my heart in my mouth. It is heartbreakingly honest and lyrical, and she is so frank about the challenges she and her daughter have faced. It could not be more timely, compassionate and important. I urge you to read it.’
Rosie Fiore

‘A beautifully honest, informative and tender story from a perspective that has been all but silenced in the public ‘debate’ about what’s best for kids who grow up feeling as I felt growing up. Thank you.’
Paris Lees