I resonate with this so much. I saw this happening. To the parents who supported their child, I thought good for them, must be hard, but good for them. My kids all seemed like typical kids. And quite comfortable with themselves. Then Covid and online school happened. Right as my son was entering high school. Never did I think I would be …
I resonate with this so much. I saw this happening. To the parents who supported their child, I thought good for them, must be hard, but good for them. My kids all seemed like typical kids. And quite comfortable with themselves. Then Covid and online school happened. Right as my son was entering high school. Never did I think I would be here. First thing I found online was “would you rather have a living daughter or dead son”. I remember when I told my husband that (I did preface that I wasn’t sure about this but this is what we are up against). Both my husband and I sat there for several minutes in pure silence. Something in my gut felt off. I kept searching. Eventually I found the PITT group here, then wider lens, other resources followed. And I consumed it all. I am forever thankful for all of it. It been almost 3 years. My son is socially trans online and with friends. But extended family and many others know nothing about it. His dad and I do not affirm him. He IS our Son. He has not medicalized and presents, for all intents and purposes, as a long haired boy. We aren’t out of the woods by any means. But I do see cracks of light. It leaves me hopeful and ever so grateful to all those fighting the good fight.
Bless you & stay vigilant!! I don’t want my lose of my daughter to be your reality!! Once they are are gone in terms of meds etc it’s game over!! I can’t tell you how much I was in your shoes!! Protect your baby & stay informed! Devo mum.
I resonate with this so much. I saw this happening. To the parents who supported their child, I thought good for them, must be hard, but good for them. My kids all seemed like typical kids. And quite comfortable with themselves. Then Covid and online school happened. Right as my son was entering high school. Never did I think I would be here. First thing I found online was “would you rather have a living daughter or dead son”. I remember when I told my husband that (I did preface that I wasn’t sure about this but this is what we are up against). Both my husband and I sat there for several minutes in pure silence. Something in my gut felt off. I kept searching. Eventually I found the PITT group here, then wider lens, other resources followed. And I consumed it all. I am forever thankful for all of it. It been almost 3 years. My son is socially trans online and with friends. But extended family and many others know nothing about it. His dad and I do not affirm him. He IS our Son. He has not medicalized and presents, for all intents and purposes, as a long haired boy. We aren’t out of the woods by any means. But I do see cracks of light. It leaves me hopeful and ever so grateful to all those fighting the good fight.
Bless you & stay vigilant!! I don’t want my lose of my daughter to be your reality!! Once they are are gone in terms of meds etc it’s game over!! I can’t tell you how much I was in your shoes!! Protect your baby & stay informed! Devo mum.