Book on ‘Gender Disappointment’ Coming Spring/Summer 2026

I’m thrilled to announce the upcoming release of my book, coming this summer, which presents the world’s first model and scientifically informed understanding of ‘gender disappointment’. It draws on my own lived experience, doctoral research, and extensive engagement with parents and healthcare professionals.

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What’s inside:

The book explores the complex emotional and individual experience of ‘gender disappointment’, from hope, shame, and grief to navigating societal expectations and the imagined futures we hold for ourselves and children. My book is rigorously informed by the most recent research but written with the heart and love of someone who has walked the brutal ‘gender disappointment’ path. It provides a road map for understanding and processing the difficult and often overwhelming emotions of ‘gender disappointment’.

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Highlights include:

• The world’s first model of ‘gender disappointment’, providing a clear framework to support better understanding of the ‘gender disappointment’ experience.

• A closer look at how family, culture, and society shape the hopes and dreams we have for the children we imagine.

• Practical advice for parents and healthcare professionals on understanding the feelings of ‘gender disappointment’, feeling seen, and giving and receiving support.

Whether you are a parent, a professional, or curious about the psychological and social experience of ‘gender disappointment’, this book is for you.

“A must-read for anyone navigating the unexpected and often unspoken journey of ‘gender disappointment’. It blends rigorous research with humanity and heart-touching honesty.”