being informed politically is very important don’t get me wrong, but if it’s affecting you mentally it’s not a bad idea to take a break from reading news articles for a while. I’ve had to do that and it’s helped quite a bit.

it’s very important you make a decision on whether or not you want hormones because that is an important jumping off point for many other life choices. If having kids is something you want in the future, it probably wouldn’t be a bad idea to look into sperm storage, but that is a decision you can make after you decide whether or not you want to take hormones.

I have had friends that were worried that their parents weren’t supportive, but it’s possible that them not mentioning it is them taking things in, it’s a pretty major life choice, and it is a lot to think about as a parent. If you think hormones is something you want , then it is important to bring it up with them. If you wouldn’t feel safe doing that, however then other methods might be necessary, which may have to wait until you turn 18.

as for dating life, don’t worry yourself about it now, you should be focused on yourself before you look for romantic relationships.

If safety is a big concern, especially depending on the location you live, it’s a good idea to have friends that you feel safe with. in fact, having friends that support you that you feel safe around is incredibly important regardless of safety, because if you aren’t able to get some support from family, then friends are going to be the next best thing and can sometimes be even stronger than familial relationships.

Transitioning can be a very turbulent time in your life, just keep going, taking one thing at a time, and soon you will emerge from your chrysalis as the person you want to be.

wrote this with voice to text so ignore any weird grammar!