My mom found out...

[dkl]

I do not believe any games are being played, nor any emotional blackmail. She will need time to come to terms. We all forget that just because we have had years, sometimes decades to try to deal with this issue, our love ones are just starting. I believe the picture thing is a form of letting go. She can not hang on to a son if she's to welcome a daughter. Just my 2cents.

Good luck, and try to be patient with her.

[Alice Rogers]

Morning Abbie,

Just a little side note here, given the fact that all this kicked off just a few days ago it sounds to me like your parents are actually making faster progress than most down this path!

I told my parents 18 months ago and I still get similar behaviour from my dad that you do!

As for the picture thing with your mum, just remind her gently that you will always be and HAVE always been the same person, you are simply expressing yourself openly now, tell her you want the pictures to stay (unless you really can'd abide them) and try and trick her into a big hug!

Alice
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[Abby Claire]

Just gonna update this since I'm now on HRT. My mom has been fully supportive and open about my transition. She asks me questions about what I'm going to do and makes sure I'm taking my meds properly. She doesn't act upset, and instead seems happy more often (even if she's not, around me she's much more positive). This is a complete contrast to just last month. It's made everything so much smoother for me when I could be a nervous wreck since I have no reason to hide now.

[Alice Rogers]

Wonderful, every last bit of support is good and having your mum supporting you is the most important one in my opinion.

*hugs*

Alice
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