ok. so i told my parents i was trans and now i have to come out again and explain all the stuff better and sit the whole family even. here are the basics. 1. state difference between sex and gender identity 2. say how long ive been questioning it 3. talk about how i feel uncomfortable as being 'female' 4. say why i feel uncomfortable as 'female' 5. restaste desired name and pronouns 6. talk about any term questions 7. state a few websites for parents of transgender teens any simple ideas would help. im also going to ad in the fact ill get bulied but it generally doesnt affect me very much or at all and if any thing happens i will tell them if they accept and support me. thank you, Adam
Not wanting to step on your toes or anything, but I wouldn't mention being bullied. At all. Obviously you want this to be realistic but you want to sell them on this because you need them to know it is the right thing for you, and if you tell them "I will be bullied because of this" they will most likely 'encourage' you not to do it. Just a thought. If they ASK you about it, answer honestly. "I accept that, but this is more important". So what IS the difference between 'sex' and 'gender identity'? (I do KNOW the answer, just wondering what you plan on telling them!)
well my definition is sex is based on biological organs and gender identity is basically what feel you are or should be. disregarding your sex. because you alone have that choice
