Here's what I've been finding. My son is 2 years younger than you and just came out to us a month or so ago as trans....
I'm old enough to be your dad, and I only just met one a little over a month or so ago, when my son came out to me as trans. And then I met a...
From what I've read--and if it's on the internet, it must be true!!--there appears to be both genetic and environmental influences. In this case,...
Maybe send her some links? My son sent links, and showed me he had done a bit of research. It's taken a little bit. First, we compromised with...
Thanks for all of your input. I did ask my son again. "Like I said before, I dunno." "even if what I am is very rare and strange" That's...
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I'm a cis male. Before I found out my son was trans, I had all sorts of preconceived (and incorrect) assumptions about trans. I would not have...
I can imagine a post from your alleged friend. "I have a gay friend who just won't change. She just keeps wanting people to be tolerant." You...
Invidia, cognitive dissonance helps. Thanks. Gravechild, that also helps understand...just wanting to reshape ones body. I've never experienced...
Secrets, yes I plan to talk with him more. We started having a good talk this morning, and he's off with friends this afternoon. He's not really...
Thanks, Vertical! How long have you known? You're only slightly older than my son. (In fact, saying son aloud is becoming surprisingly natural...
How do you *feel* a certain gender? This might not be a fair question. It might be like asking how your perceive orange. Or how do you know...
Gillian: Don't beat yourself up just because your ex is selfish. Yes, selfish. Trying to kill yourself is about the most selfish thing you can...
I've never fantasized about having sex with another guy. I have no clue if that's typical straight or I'm an aberration. I can appreciate some...
I wouldn't bring it up. I'd file it under "things I think my brother may have done to better understand me. He must care about me." It's not a...
I have no clue if my (trans) son is here or not. I know he is in some online communities. I intentionally decided not to look to see. :-) On...
That is not correct usage according to the way I was taught. I learned the correct form would be.... "that he has seen the world." You may...
Ditto Chip. I started using "my child" or repeating the name more frequently. Or.... Using constructs like the name instead of her name....
How old are you? What's your living arrangement?
Do you regularly use video chat? If so, as a parent, I'd rather have that conversation now in video chat than months from now in...
