21: A Father's Struggle for Custody of His 3-Year-Old Son Mom is Raising as "Non-Binary"

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Today, we have the privilege of hearing from Harrison Tinsley, who is in the midst of a custody battle for his young son, Sawyer. The situation has become complicated as Sawyer's mother is raising him with a "non-binary" identity. Harrison will share his journey, including the heart-wrenching period during which he was unable to meet Sawyer until he was over a year old. Harrison's custody battle has been marked by its challenges, but he currently holds joint custody and dedicates all his time during those days to be with Sawyer, even putting aside work commitments.

Harrison will shed light on the ideological and political differences he experiences with Sawyer's mother, a conflict that has unexpectedly grown into a major concern of safety for Sawyer. Sawyer's mother is now raising him with a "non-binary" upbringing, openly discussing this on social media, even though Sawyer is a boy, Harrison states that Sawyer gets upset when he is called a girl or "they". This discrepancy, combined with the mother's worrisome history of multiple mental health issues and a prior safety incident, prompted Harrison to seek full custody, a request that was regrettably denied.

Harrison is steadfast in his assertion that his son is well aware of that he is a boy. In the face of these challenges, Harrison is resolutely dedicated to ensuring Sawyer's safety, and happiness, and making sure no other child endures this by testifying at the State Capitol, speaking at Press Conferences, and sharing his story to inform people on the reality of what is happening in todays upside down California..