The First Thanksgiving My Mother Met Her Son

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The First Thanksgiving My Mother Met Her Son

http://www.advocate.com/commentary/2015/11/23/going-home-thanksgiving-trans-man-i-am

The Advocate/By Carl Charles November 23 2015 1:21 PM EST

"Thanksgiving 2011 was the first time my mother met her eldest son. It was the first holiday I'd spent with my immediate family after coming out as transgender.

Earlier that year, I'd written my mom a letter explaining my transition, and my new name and pronouns, telling her how much I loved her and how grateful I would be for her support. With my siblings, I opted for more casual, in-person conversations. My sister nearly knocked over a whole wheel of cheese, flinging her arms in excitement when I called during her lunch break at the Oklahoma Whole Foods where she managed the cheese department."