Advice for Mental Health and Passion for Social Work with Emilio Perdomo

Something I always say is that when you have the love and support of your family, who cares what the world has to say?! But, many trans men of color aren’t fortunate enough to experience this during their transitions. In a Dem Bois Podcast first, my guest, Emilio Perdomo and I discuss what it’s like to have supportive parents and even having them be a part of your renaming process. In this episode we also talk about what he does as a social worker, mental health services, the current anti-trans legislation and much more.

We talk:
How it felt for Emilio to have his parents be a part of the renaming process - 6:11
Advice for anyone who wants to transition but may be struggling to tell their
partner - 13:56
The work Emilio does as a social worker - 21:09
His passion to work with foster youth - 32:41
The importance of showing up as your authentic self on your mental health - 42:05

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Episode References
Dem Bois Podcast Ep. 8 - Advocating for Trans Lives with Luckie Alexander
Dem Bois Podcast Ep. 14 - Discovering New Life Through Grief and Healing with Mely Anais Quiroz

Emilio Perdomo, LCSW is a first gen Salvadoran, raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is a Mental Health therapist and Social Worker with a passion for working with LGBTQ youth. With his love of art and graphic design, he created the brand Rooted in Pride. It highlights the culture and empowerment of being a person of color in the LGBTQ community.

• Instagram.com/emilioo0o
• Rooted in Pride

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