Many have criticized the Alcoms for referring to leelah by her given name.Joshua and for using male pronouns. when discussing their child. it"s so damaging to do that. says Johanna Oison.Medical director for the Center of Trans Youth Health and Development at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. "it's so tragic. Just the process of listening and being open to your chlid will save your life. I ask parents if they'd rather have an alive daughter or a dead son. it's tragic to hear of such a lack of parental support.*
Did Leelah's parents love her? Yes,I'm sure they did.*says Olson "Did they support her? No,they didn't and that's a tragedy