Mercy Kamanja, a fervent advocate for Scotland’s independence and a champion against various forms of discrimination, has shared her insights on the challenges of raising children in an era where discussions about LGBTQ identities have moved from the margins to the mainstream. This issue resonates deeply with many in the diaspora who find themselves navigating unfamiliar cultural terrain far from their ancestral homes. Kamanja’s perspective is informed by her Kikuyu heritage, where the practice of naming children after grandparents serves to preserve familial lineage. However, she acknowledges that as these children grow and become educated, they may sometimes assert gender identities that their parents had not foreseen.