A father and son duo from Brazil, who were once identified as mother and daughter, have transitioned together and now live as father and son. The pair, Raphael, 38, and Gustavo, 10, both assigned female at birth, have been documenting their transition journey on Instagram for their over 24,000 followers.

Their transitions were made possible by changes in public health care in Brazil, allowing them to access free medical treatments in São Paulo.Gustavo began transitioning as early as 4 years old, while Raphael started his own transition last year. Despite their parallel journeys, Raphael emphasizes that Gustavo’s decision to transition was his own, though he acknowledges that his son gave him strength and courage to face his own transition.Both father and son have faced challenges with people using their “dead names,” or the names they were given at birth.

They have spoken out about the importance of respecting their chosen names and identities, sharing this message with their followers on social media.The duo has attended various celebratory trans events, where Raphael expressed his happiness in finally being called by his chosen name. He described the experience as surreal and one of the happiest moments of his life. Together, they continue to inspire and advocate for the rights and respect of the trans community.