Kate Delaney of America Tonight is an award-winning national broadcaster and motivational speaker. She serves as the host of “America Tonight,” a distinguished radio show that has millions of listeners nationwide. The radio program covers everything from breaking news to current lifestyle issues in its topical and engaging discussion.
Marco Santucci, the author of the spectacular book “Tattered Edges,” was a guest on America Tonight with Kate Delaney. A transformational story that is inspiring and relevant to what’s currently happening in our society.
The book follows the story of a young woman who grows up quite differently from the norm as she discovers her gender identity.
“Tattered Edges” is Marco’s story of transformation and acceptance of oneself. The author grew up in Ottawa, Illinois, and left home at the age of 21 because he couldn’t find the medical resources he needed to transition from a woman to a man. When he was young, he was adopted by the family of Carmen and Dorothy, along with an adopted older brother whose name is Nick. And later on, the couple gave birth to their biological child, Michael.
It started when he was six and saw his older brother standing to pee. Marco tried to mimic what his older brother did but never succeeded as the liquid just flowed down the floor. When he was twelve, an older neighbor tried to rape him, and he learned that no man could ever control him.
As his life went on, his question of who he was, was finally answered when he read an article about a tennis athlete who had the same crisis as him. Gender dysphoria is a term that describes a sense of unease that a person may have because of a mismatch between their biological sex and their gender identity. Marco faced several societal issues, and that includes his problem with his mom because of who he is. Will he be able to find his peace amidst the judging world?
Listen to the full interview below:
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