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Started by Sir Real, December 09, 2014, 09:04:16 PM

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Sir Real

I'm wondering if you all might have a bit of advice for me? I've been having some family problems. Example from today.  "This is her daughter, 'birthname'."  "Her son?" "Daughter." "You mean son, right?" "No, daughter." *confused and slightly concerned look* 



So embarrassing.  People think I'm my mom's son or grandson.  Even my own family (aunts, cousins, etc). They don't recognize me.  They think I'm her grandson. And she corrects them. But hey, I'm happy about the progress my mom has made.  She's gone from empty threats to buying me stuff from the guy's section (something she would not do before or she'd have my dad go and do it).  She's come a LONG way.  I'm amazed.  I don't want to push it.  It's been so, so hard for her.  My family in general are struggling with the whole concept as they're all conservative Christian.  But this.... I don't want to go anywhere with my family anymore or anywhere my family is concerned in any way. Because I'll be outed every time. Everywhere else I'm Evan and he and it's great.  My voice has dropped a little, it's "heavier".  I'm seeing the beginning signs of facial hair all over my face.  And I'm on a low dose.  I'm hoping it'll be raised in 5-6 weeks from now.  So this is only going to get worse.  Well, better, but definitely more awkward.  I have no idea what to do.  I don't think my family are ready to start calling me Evan or him or son etc yet.  Should I try for the neutral pronouns etc? But then my brithname... *sigh* I don't know. And then bathrooms.  Sometimes you just HAVE to pee. But there's a lot of people around.  And then your family who does not like your transition.  And it's just so. very. awkward. I can't go into the women's and I can't go into the men's and there's no family rooms and oh my god find me a bush, a wall, SOMETHING.

Any ideas?   ::)





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HeyTrace19

Yeah, sorry man... but I think this will continue to be awkward for years to come.  I have had similar experiences with some of my family.  I am 4 years on T and though almost everyone out in the world perceives me as male, the pronouns with family connections remain as they were.  I have a sister who will maybe NEVER accept me as her brother, and some of my aunts and uncles try, but mess up.  My dad says nothing.  My mother is getting retrained, but it takes time...  If I were to give you advice, it might be to speak up and correct them in public places where it makes you most uncomfortable, or pretend you are not listening, or limit your activities with family to events where ONLY family is involved.  The latter has worked best for me, since I tend to be an avoider.  It is less embarrassing for me to be misgendered around family than it is when the general public is involved.  You will figure out how you respond as time goes by.
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Sir Real

Thanks, Trace.  If I could use your method of avoidance, I would.  I've tried and it's pretty difficult.  I have no idea how my mom especially would react if I corrected her.  Part of the problem is, her friends all know me as "Birthname".  And she's a minister to boot.  Makes everything so much more complicated. *sigh* I'm at a loss. 





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mrs izzy

At some point the T will drop your voice and changes that it will be hard to keep the old name up by others..

Sorry deep voice and beards do not fit old names.

Time....
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