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Nia Chiaramonte : I Hardly Knew Me | A Trans Journey of Religion, Marriage, and Family

·1 hr 22 min·5 clips
Nia describes the instant she told her therapist, 'I'm trans,' after decades of hiding her true self.
Nia Chiaramonte shares her journey from an evangelical upbringing in Iowa to embracing her transgender identity, detailing the challenges with family, faith, and community. She discusses writing her memoir 'I Hardly Knew Me' and co-founding Love in the Face to support queer families, while reflecting on advocacy and hope for the future.

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A direct trans family story about faith, fracture, and the work of living authentically.

Nia Chiamante's memoir gives the episode its shape. The discussion stays close to the ground: evangelical upbringing, a transgender awakening, and the harder work of making room for love, family, and self-knowledge.

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Press play if you want a trans memoir interview that feels like an honest family conversation.

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