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Unsupportive parents

Discussion in 'Gender Identity and Expression' started by Im queer2bclear, Jul 6, 2016.

  1. Im queer2bclear

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    If they don't accept you for who you are, why would that be considered love?
     
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    Are your parents un-supportive?
     
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    A lot of people are just too stuck in their ideological thinking to recognize what really matters.

    But also, some people change with time. Maybe if they don't accept you now, maybe with time they'll be able to?
     
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    OP,

    I'm really sorry if your parents are unsupportive of you at the moment. I don't, however, think there is any question of their love for you. They may be having a difficult time understanding what can be a very complicated issue to the uninitiated, but they certainly love you and want what is best for you. Give them time and keep being open with them about how you feel. Bringing a family counselor into the equation may not be a bad idea either. Keep in mind that being transgender is not a solo journey. Your whole family is taking that journey as well, and they may not be at the same place you are yet. Especially if they haven't had that much time to process it.