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Erica Weinstein's avatar

So, you think the boyfriend had that much control over your daughter? Even with her intact support system?

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Suzie Homemaker's avatar

He is her first and only boyfriend. They have been together for seven years. She is in a coercive controlling relationship, so yes, he has a lot of power over her. But I also think the university she was at when this was happening to him had a bit to do with it as well. There was a lot of pressure on her to affirm and accept her boyfriend’s transition by her peers.

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Un-silent's avatar

Your story is very close to mine. My daughter lives with her boyfriend, who cross dresses, but as far as I know hasn't transitioned yet. I also had a rough growing up but would never ever think of doing this to my parents. I tried to give my daughter the best of life and we were also very close. In her salutatorian speech she praised me over and over. Two years ago she sent me the cancel text, which broke my heart. My prayers are that she comes to her senses some day and realizes how much I love her and want our family back together.

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Suzie Homemaker's avatar

I’m so sorry. In our case, I suspect our daughter’s boyfriend is an autogynophile. After this many years on estrogen, it’s fair to assume he’s likely sterile by now. They once spoke of having children, then of adopting children, but their cat is their only child. I wish I understood how to help, but there are some darker corners to it all that I’d really rather not look too closely at. I do pray for them a lot, though.

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Un-silent's avatar

Not having children might be a blessing for them, he doesn't seem too mentally stable, and I feel the same way about my daughter's relationship. Heartbreaking, I always wanted to see her married in the church and having children. Only the Lord can change this situation, so I give it to Him.

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Suzie Homemaker's avatar

I completely agree, but I’m still a little sad about the grandchildren I won’t have. They probably wouldn’t let me speak to them, if there were any, anyway.

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Un-silent's avatar

True, I agree in my case also.

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