Ask Matt: Losing My Child After MTF Transition
December 17, 2012 by Matt Kailey
http://tranifesto.com/2012/12/17/ask-matt-losing-my-child-after-mtf-transition/A reader writes: "I started my transition this year. I'm 'stealth' already and my parents have accepted me as their child again (daughter is still too much). My daughter is also accepting, and my friends are also really supportive.
"I have another child, whom my ex-partner (before I transitioned) and I share custody of, amicably and without any real problems, and ground rules have been established for what my child will call me (not Mum). My ex's family is also absolutely fine with everything. However, there is a problem.
"My ex-partner recently told me that she is actually having serious problems dealing with my transition. My relationship with my ex and therefore my child is hanging by a thread. I've managed to deflect legal advances and have come to an uneasy agreement for the short term.
"How can I help my ex with my transition?
