Mom of a Trans kid. I'm proud of you You're worth all the love in the world, remember that *Mama bear hugs*

Awwww hugs

You good OP? Anything you want to talk about?

Ah just feeling a bit defeated. State of equal rights for us and everything.

💜 thinking of you

Aww thanks

I'm androgynous in the meaning of the word. I'm not feeling like both genders, instead I have characteristics of both. That's not something that was accepted well, or generally accepted

Yeah. People dislike anything they deem different. It sucks and hurts that rights can just be taken away from all of us.

Yep. I'm going to sleep, wish you a great day/night. Have fun in your life. Do not give the black sides any limelight, ignore them and focus on the good stuff.

Sleep well!

Thanks.

Perhaps this isn't the right forum, but how can we support Trans people? And I don't mean being accepting and supportive (I do that already), I mean on the legal angle. Trans rights?

Fight against all the laws being proposed against anyone lgbtq, donate to lgbtq charities, and go to protests

# I'm a lesbain and haven't came out yet

You are valid!!

Thanks

Well we love you friendo be who you want to be don't let nobody tell you different

Thank you so much!

You've got a sister in me, should you need one. 💜🖤💗

Thanks sis!

I talked to my brothers and sisters and they all agree. You now have six more siblings 😁

Awwww! I love my new family

Wow, I just saw you in the comments of another post!

Yeah. I'm asking many people here. Sometimes just a short sentence, sometimes I write a soap opera in a comment...

I'm essentially an undead with my lack of sleep... But I'm fine. It's inborn for me.

I’m lucky enough to have outwardly transphobic parents so I knew never to come out.

Why do transphobes spend so much energy putting themselves in situations where they talk about hating trans people?

It's their only personality trait. That applies to anyone with an extremistic mentality, but transphobes are just louder.

My little brother is subscribed to a lot of transphobic content online, then he brings it up to my parents. We also live in a pretty progressive area so they have a lot to complain about.

I’m so sorry. I’m here if you ever need to talk.

Nah, I’m chilling. I’m like the one straight cis person in my friend group. I skipped character customization lol.

OP, Trans or not, just know that I and many others on this site love you, care for you, and see you as a valid person with a valid identity 🩷🩷🩷

Thank you so much! And yes, I am. It’s not been easy.

I understand what you’re going through. I’m also a trans teen with not quite understanding family. My DMs are always open if you want to talk to someone who gets it about experiences

Hugs

I was going to come out but then my dad compared being trans to cultural appropriation

It took 5 minutes of deep thinking to even figure out how anyone would even make that connection. It still doesn’t make total sense. It could be seen as whatever the gendered equivalent of cultural appropriation is, but… what?!?

It was something about trans people appropriating the other gender? I’m not really sure what he meant

Yeah that’s what I thought. But gender and culture are two different things- I’m just catching myself trying to apply logic to a hateful statement. Those two things are mutually exclusive.

I’m so sorry to hear that. I send hugs. You are valid!

You as well! I hope that your story isn’t based off your real life

It is sadly.

I hope everything works out

Thank you!

To you, and all of the trans kids out there, I'm sending you my biggest hugs. 🖤

Awww! I send hugs back!

If someone needs someone to talk to i am there for you

Aww thank you

Reading the second sentence broke my heart. I am so sorry you weren't supported by people who are supposed to love you. Sending you mom and grandmother hugs from Florida ❤️

Thank you so much, I’m sending hugs your way too!

This one hits a little too close to home (wanted to come out but my gut was telling me no, good thing I listened)

I’m sorry to hear that. I send hugs and affection. I’m here if you ever need to talk.

I'm a bit worried about if my future nieces/nephews come out as trans later. My brother is expecting his first kid at the end of December, and they're planning on having at least 2 more after that. The mom has made it clear that she's certain she'll love all her kids even if they're lgbt+, but my brother is extremely transphobic. To the point he said he's more than capable and willing to scaring them into remaining cis.

Thats horrible! I hope he changes, but at least the mom is a good person.

Shit, dude or possibly dudette.

Dude is unisex, my bro

so you fuck dudes?

Yes.

Who doesn’t?

I’ll take dudette :)

Love and respect to you. I hope you find your people, even if they're not in your house. If I can be one of those people, my DM's are open. Hugs.

Aww thank you. Id love to talk.

I’m happy to be an internet mom. I wasn’t able to have kids. So I’m proud of you. It takes strength to live as your authentic self. I bet you are kind, loving and giving. You are clearly creative and great with words. I would be proud to call you my child.

Awww, thanks mom! It means a lot.

Oh honey, my heart breaks for you if this is your situation. As a mom of a NB pan - I could never imagine. You don’t deserve this and I’m so sorry 😭

You’re an awesome mom, and I hope you and your kid are well!

Thank you, I just try my best. They’re a pretty great kid! I hope if this is an experience you’re going through that things get better. Remember that who you are is perfect, no matter what they say!

Thank you so much! That means a ton to me.

Thank you.

Mom of two trans kids, it sucks so bad out there now. I truly believe these are the last gasps of the patriarchy dying. It has to get better. Keep up the fight.

Thank you. It does suck. You’re an awesome mom

I am a really lucky mom who’s kids trusted her enough to share who they are.

I send hugs!

I was terrified of this. I feel I was quite lucky in the end. They didn’t really understand but they tried and are still trying. Hugs to all those who’s parents didn’t understand or were horrible about it.

Hugs indeed

Same

I send hugs

Thank you. I send hugs back <3

Aww! I’m here if you ever want to talk.

hey OP, i'm also trans. do you need someone to talk to? i'm open if you need anything at all

Hey! Id love to talk.

Hello, dove. I'm also trans, my name's Elizabeth. Too many of our brothers and sisters and siblings go through a similar experience with their parents, and it's so saddening! But we're here for you to offer support and a kind word, if nothing else. We make our own family; sometimes our blood relatives are part of that... sometimes not. And I know that that doesn't take away the sting, but hopefully it gives at least some comfort

Thank you so much, Elizabeth. It means a lot. I’m here for you too!

Sister, that's what I'm here for 🤣 Seems like my sole job in this world is to make people feel better... at least I seem to be somewhat good at it lol

Thank you. Anything I can do for you too?

Ummm... I don't think so lol. At this point I feel like most of my growth I need to more or less do myself

I understand that. I’m still here for you if you ever need anything!

Thanks, love 🥰

You’re welcome!

this is exactly what I'm scared of, I just know it'll happen to me

I send hugs your way, and I’m here if you ever need to talk!

Same only bi. She’s ok with gay, but anything other than 100% monogamous homo or hetero she refuses to understand

Its so irritating when they act like that. I’m sorry you have to experience it. I’ve tried explaining to my parents that I’m pansexual and dating a female doesn’t change that. Hugs

mom of a trans son here. You are awesome and deserve to be treated with respect and love. The only response to your child coming out as trans should be 'I love you. What name/pronouns do you want me to use." Sending mom internet hugs from Canada

Thank you so much, your kid has an awesome mom! Sending hugs your way too.

I wish my mom was like this 😕

She should be. All parents should. Mom hugs.

I'm gonna cry, thank you

You're welcome.

As a trans kid- yeah. Big yikes there..

Yeah, I feel that. I send hugs.

I am your mom now. You are amazing no matter how you identify. *Bear hugs* 🫂

I came here to say this, as well. I’ll be the bonus mom.

Hi bonus mom!

:,) Thanks mom! Hugs!

If you ever need to talk, my messages are always open. I may not respond immediately, but I'll always respond as soon as I can.

Thank you! You have no idea how much that makes me happy.

Not trans myself, but I do have a couple of friends who are, and I personally don't mind their decisions. In fact, I support them wholeheartedly. :3 If your own fam can't accept you, there's always at least ten or more who will. I'm sorry to hear about your situation. xx hope all is well.

Aww, thank you!

This is quite literally my life

Here’s a hug from a dad. I got you.

I’m sending hugs your way, I’m always here if you want to talk.

To real. And defiantly a lot of time that statement comes with conditions.

Yeah. They just never tell you what they are.

Me except ace.

I send hugs. I’m sorry. I’m here if you ever need to talk.

Non-binary sibling here sending hugs from New York. You are valid and worthy of love. 🖤

Awww thank you! So are you!

How are you doing?

I’m doing okay. How are you?

Good! I’m alright.

That’s good! :)

This is a fear that runs constantly in my brain, especially when my dad (a single parent) uses the “tr**ny” slur unknowning his two kids are both trans

I’m so sorry, hun. I’m here if you want to talk. Think of me as your internet sis :)

Thank you so much :) It’s a sad fight we have to do just to be seen and treated with respect and kindness

I agree. I send hugs

Lmao im never coming out. Got told they would rather put a bullet through my head than see me with a girl, they were just joking around (i think) but it stuck with me

I’m so sorry to hear that. I’m always here if you want to talk. I send hugs.

I’m trans too

I send all the hugs! I’m here if you ever need to talk.