Laverne Cox Details Childhood Trauma

Laverne Cox, known for her role in Orange Is the New Black, is sharing deeply personal and traumatic childhood events in her new memoir, Transcendent. The book, available for purchase on June 9, details how Cox and her twin brother, Lamar, were left at an orphanage by their mother. Cox recounts that their father's partner took them to a police station, ultimately leading to their stay at the orphanage. She emphasizes that this period lasted a month, contradicting her mother's recollection, and highlights the profound sense of abandonment she experienced. Despite the triggering nature of revisiting these painful memories, including bullying and isolation, Cox hopes her narrative will offer solace. She aims for her story to connect with readers who feel alone, and to share a sense of infectious joy with those who partake in her experiences.