There's been a lot of talk around here the past several days about father's day and how we feel about our children seeing us as male.
One friend said, "This is the last father's day for me." She plans on being fully transitioned by next year and doesn't want to be seen as a male figure by then.
Then there's the ones who want to hear from their kids, no matter how they want to refer to them. "I don't really want to be seen as their dad but it would be nice to know they were thinking of me."
And there's, "It just feels weird to be thought of as 'Dad'."
Family and friends aren't the only ones challenged by our transition.
As far as our children alienating themselves from us, I just hope none of them lives to regret it. But I believe most will. Once they drop the anger and resentment, it's almost inevitable.
