Inclusion

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I came out as transgender to my mom as and it still feels like everytime i try to include her into my life it feels like i just get shut out

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I wish I knew what the answer is

littlerocksilver's picture

However, I don't. I'm sure she doesn't know how to deal with it. After all, Spock never wrote a chapter about dealing with gay or transgender children. I would hope she'd try to understand. In the mean time, here's a warm hug.

Portia

Time

Give it time. She knew you as one thing for how many years, that's not so easy to get over. Try taking small steps that she can be comfortable with, perhaps rehashing some old stories or feelings that helped you come to terms with who you are.

Katie Leone (Katie-Leone.com)

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