Jazz Jennings may be one of the most well-recognized members of the transgender community.
At just 5 years old, she was diagnosed with gender dysmorphia.
Shortly after, Jennings became a public figure.
Their last name, Jennings, is even a pseudonym used to protect their identity.
Sadly, even that hasn’t been enough at times.
She struggled to get their local school to recognize Jazz as female.
“I think they were afraid.
So I knew someone who suggested we went to the local paper to put pressure on the school.”
The story was published about the family without identifying them.
It wasn’t hard for the community to figure out who the subjects were, however.
The story succeeded in getting through to the school.
“It worked because they granted us the conversation and a meeting.
They allowed us to go in with our lawyer, our doctor you name it, they were there.
From there, the media attention came to them.
The story was picked up in outlets across the country.
Then, Jazz’s20/20interview happened.
It’s also opened up about how Jennings' transition has impacted differentmembers of her family.
Her older sister, Ari, and twin brothers, Griffin and Sander, appear on the show.
“I enjoy being on the show, but it comes with difficulties.
Many people do not support my family and I which is tough.
I stay strong for what I believe in though,” he said, according toYourTango.
While the Jennings family never pictured this life for themselves, they wouldn’t have it any other way.
The 20-year-old is certainly grateful for it.
“A unified kinship full of laughter, love, and support .”
