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Ask Matt: Being the Best Mom of a Trans Man

Started by Shana A, September 27, 2011, 09:55:16 AM

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Shana A

September 27, 2011, 09:55:16 AM
Ask Matt: Being the Best Mom of a Trans Man

September 26, 2011 by Matt Kailey

http://tranifesto.com/2011/09/26/ask-matt-being-the-best-mom-of-a-trans-man/

A reader writes: "A dear friend of mine who was one of the first people I came out to e-mailed to say that her daughter of twenty-seven years has just come out to her as transgender. She was asking me for tips on how to be the best mom of a trans man. Through some later e-mails, I've discovered that she's dealing with what sounds like cordial rejection by her new son. My friend has been a member of PFLAG for ages and is checking out GLAAD. Oh, and they live in greater L.A.

"I did a quick Google search and found several sites dealing with trans-parent issues and support, but they seemed aimed at parents with grade/high-school-age children. Being an MtF, I'm (a) going in the other direction, (b) am the one making the transition and not watching it, and (c) never had kids, and I find myself out of my depth for giving sage advice to her. I thought I'd appeal to you folks for wisdom and/or suggestions on what support groups/sites would be relevant and good for her."
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