I've been here before for myself under a couple of different user names. I did not intend to come back because I found my way out of transgender dysphoria for the most part.

Problem is, my grandson is 5 years old and already exhibiting symptoms! I don't know how to handle this emotionally! I feel like I wanna die or something!  didn't need support in the past when it was coming to me. But I sure as hell need it now....

I'll write up some threads this weekend...

grandson may be a Greens 50 type rather than a pre TS

Hi Torque,
Welcome back to Susan's. Quite honoured you have chosen to return. It's nice to know this is the type of family that just keeps on keeping on.

I'm interested to know how you found your way out of this dysphoria. I only know one way, but am very open to all alternatives.

I know 5 year olds can be difficult to counsel, but in general it is a typical age for some people to recognise there is a difference. Still, maybe a counsellor wouldn't go astray just to confirm your feelings.

Hope it works out for you, in the meantime, be safe, well ad happy.

Lotsa huggs
Catherine

Quote from: lilacwoman on February 25, 2012, 01:49:08 AM
grandson may be a Greens 50 type rather than a pre TS

I thought I new my terms, I guess not. What is a greens 50?

Quote from: Catherine Sarah on February 25, 2012, 03:20:26 AM
Hi Torque,
Welcome back to Susan's. Quite honoured you have chosen to return. It's nice to know this is the type of family that just keeps on keeping on.

I'm interested to know how you found your way out of this dysphoria. I only know one way, but am very open to all alternatives.

I know 5 year olds can be difficult to counsel, but in general it is a typical age for some people to recognise there is a difference. Still, maybe a counsellor wouldn't go astray just to confirm your feelings.

Hope it works out for you, in the meantime, be safe, well ad happy.

Lotsa huggs
Catherine

Thank you for the welcome back

I discussed my philosophies on ending transgender dysphoria here in the past, but it was shot down so to speak. I think I came off too opinionated though. I'll have to re-write the article in a more conversational way rather than like I'm preaching. The ole story goes, what may work for some may not work for others...

Since my last tenure here at Susans, I feel I have gained much more empathy towards others. So many fight the same battles and come to the same conclusions. My own personal argument, I don't believe I was born this way. I think it had everything to do with my environment. I think I entertained the thoughts of being the opposite gender to the point it became a "Habit" of thought creating a snow ball effect. My philosophy is in some cases, the mind can be re-trained.

Where am I at in all of this? I don't under any circumstances try to destroy the female (Or supposed female) inside. Yet, I don't feed into it and empower it. Followed up with my own philosophy that "Who's to say what roles in society a male or female has?" It just is what it is. I have learned to love myself as is, and it has been a treacherous journey all on it's own to learn that.

I'll get around to writing a real nice article.

I'll also get to that other thread about my grandson. By Sunday, I'm working a lot of hours right now.

Hi Torque, welcome back. You remember where we keep the snacks, right? See you around, hugs, Devlyn