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Mother just won't accept it

Started by Caleb18, May 21, 2014, 09:20:31 PM

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Caleb18

A few minutes ago, I just finished a conversation with my mother. I have tried time and time to expose her to other transmen. I have tried to expose her to the effects that testosterone will have on my body. She just continues to say things like:
-It's just a phase (I came out during thanksgiving)
-You're too young (I'm 18)
-You'll always look like a girl
-You'll never have anything in your pants
-It's just foolishness

Ya'll I really can't take it anymore and she genuinely makes me feel so suicidal most days. I'm living with her now for summer break, but I go to college far away. I don't plan to go home ever again after this. I have a brother a few states away who accepts my transition. I'm planning to stay with him on breaks from now on and work over there. An

Does anyone have any advice. It's just horrible.
~I am everything I thought I could never be~
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Ms Grace

She's afraid and concerned. Explaining to someone who doesn't understand what it feels like and what will happen will sometimes not get past that mental road block. When people receive news they find shocking and upsetting they need to progress emotionally through a few different stages before they get to the point of acceptance... sometimes that can take a lot longer than we would like. Some of those stages are: denial > anger > bargaining (attempting to control the situation) > depression > acceptance. (Some models have additional steps along the way.)

Sounds like your mom is at the denial stage, so be prepared for a very bumpy ride before you get to the end of her process. Your journey is also her journey - she may not reach acceptance until you've fully transitioned and are living successfully as a man. Hopefully it will be sooner than that. She may not be showing much love, respect and understanding towards you but that's what you'll need for her if you're both going to get there in the end.

All the best, hon. Stay strong. Hugs.
Grace
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Transition 1.0 (Julie): HRT 1989-91
Self-denial: 1991-2013
Transition 2.0 (Grace): HRT June 24 2013
Full-time: March 24, 2014 :D
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