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Community Conversation => Transitioning => Coming out of the closet => Topic started by: Ribbons on February 10, 2011, 08:23:13 PM

Title: How do you explain to your grandparents what gender therapy is?
Post by: Ribbons on February 10, 2011, 08:23:13 PM
I skipping the "coming out" portion and going straight to the "therapy" portion.

I told my grandma I wanted to go to therapy, and she was okay with that. I didn't specify why though.
I printed out a list of gender therapists in my area, with "Gender therapists" written on the top so I don't lose it, and gave it to her. She said she's gonna look it over and call some.

I doubt she or my grandma would understand what "gender therapy" refers to by itself. I'd have to explain, and come out formally.
Title: Re: How do you explain to your grandparents what gender therapy is?
Post by: Michelle. on February 11, 2011, 12:43:00 AM
Why is Grandma the one doing the calling?
Why aren't you the one doing that part?

Title: Re: How do you explain to your grandparents what gender therapy is?
Post by: spacial on February 11, 2011, 09:17:31 AM
Grandparents have this annoying habit of seeming so old fashioned, while still knowing what is going on in the world.

Take your time. See the therapist and come out when you feel ready.

Title: Re: How do you explain to your grandparents what gender therapy is?
Post by: Debra on February 11, 2011, 02:59:23 PM
Quote from: Michelle. on February 11, 2011, 12:43:00 AM
Why is Grandma the one doing the calling?
Why aren't you the one doing that part?

I have to wonder the same....

I wouldn't trust someone who didn't know what "gender therapy" meant. They may take it to mean "repairative therapy" *shudder*
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