In today’s world, non-traditional families are slowly gaining acceptance, yet transgender couples who have children naturally still face judgment. Syven and Tori, a married transgender couple, are the proud parents of a son, Prophet, and a daughter, Wynter. In a heartfelt episode of My Extraordinary Family on YouTube, they shared the highs and lows of their journey to parenthood, offering a glimpse into both the joys and challenges they have encountered along the way.

Syven, who was assigned female at birth, began his transition at a young age and faced criticism from friends and family, some of whom distanced themselves from him. Tori, assigned male at birth, started her transition at 18. Both described their journeys as “rocky” at times, but the moment Syven became pregnant with their first child, he felt an overwhelming sense of happiness and purpose, embracing fatherhood despite the uncertainty that lay ahead.

The couple also endured significant judgment from outsiders. Syven often encountered disbelief and stares at his OB-GYN appointments, with some women giggling or smirking at him. Tori, meanwhile, was confronted with people telling her she would “never be the mom” and that their children would face challenges growing up. Others even expressed sympathy for the children, suggesting they deserved a “new family,” leaving the couple to navigate a world of unsolicited criticism.

Pregnancy brought its own set of physical challenges. Syven suffered from severe preeclampsia and a complicated birth with Prophet, while his second pregnancy with Wynter, though less dramatic, still left him sick and in pain. Despite these hardships, the shared experience strengthened the couple’s bond. Tori noted that having children had changed and matured them, motivating both to provide a happy and healthy life for their family above all else.

Syven and Tori’s story is a testament to love, resilience, and determination. While they have faced judgment and rejection from some, they have also found support from certain family members and allies. Their journey offers an important message to other aspiring transgender parents: negativity may arise, but it should never deter you from building the family you desire. As Tori puts it, “Don’t let that faze you, don’t take it to heart, keep doing you.”