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<blockquote data-quote="GoingNorth" data-source="post: 697941" data-attributes="member: 1963"><p>TAnne, did your son show any signs or ever indicate that he wasn't happy with his genetic gender as a child.? From what my transgender friend told me, she knew from toddler hood that she was a woman, no matter how her body was made. She has transitioned surgically as well, not all transgender people do.</p><p></p><p>This is starting to sound a little odd to me. I would do everything you can to get him into a therapist specializing in gender identity issues. Meanwhile, despite how he chooses to dress, use his preferred pronouns. That's just common courtesy.</p><p></p><p>Though I once wrote for a LGBTQ newsletter in Chicago a longtime ago, I'm a cisgender female so cannot know what it feels like to be trans. I'm a bit butch and according to various tests, I "think like a man" as opposed to thinking like a woman...whatever that means.</p><p></p><p>Your best chance of finding a therapist as well as medical help is to get in touch with the LGBTQ community in your area. They likely have a community website or newsletter.</p><p></p><p>You will likely find resources there. Do not come off like you want to change your son. You will be cut dead. Rather phrase this as wanting him to be happy and comfortable in his life.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="GoingNorth, post: 697941, member: 1963"] TAnne, did your son show any signs or ever indicate that he wasn't happy with his genetic gender as a child.? From what my transgender friend told me, she knew from toddler hood that she was a woman, no matter how her body was made. She has transitioned surgically as well, not all transgender people do. This is starting to sound a little odd to me. I would do everything you can to get him into a therapist specializing in gender identity issues. Meanwhile, despite how he chooses to dress, use his preferred pronouns. That's just common courtesy. Though I once wrote for a LGBTQ newsletter in Chicago a longtime ago, I'm a cisgender female so cannot know what it feels like to be trans. I'm a bit butch and according to various tests, I "think like a man" as opposed to thinking like a woman...whatever that means. Your best chance of finding a therapist as well as medical help is to get in touch with the LGBTQ community in your area. They likely have a community website or newsletter. You will likely find resources there. Do not come off like you want to change your son. You will be cut dead. Rather phrase this as wanting him to be happy and comfortable in his life. [/QUOTE]
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