So my parents know about my identity and have for years. They've not been ok with that nor do they want to talk about it. I work in a queer space, I spend my free time running support group for queer people, most of my friends are queer...so there's very little outside of QUEER that I have to talk about (by choice...)
Anyway...I told my mom via email about my plan to change my name legally on Monday. I tried to keep it short and sweet...and I didn't expect much. This is the email I got back:
"I think that will make you happy to change your name, it feels like you are moving farther away from me, and that hurts. I guess this isn't supposed to be about me....be happy."
That's as close to acceptance as she's gotten with me....so why does it feel so crappy.