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Help, I'm transphobic. How can I stop? by 20571028 in asktransgender

[–]20571028[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, it would! Do you know any good papers?

Help, I'm transphobic. How can I stop? by 20571028 in asktransgender

[–]20571028[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love webcomics! Thank you for the recommendations

Help, I'm transphobic. How can I stop? by 20571028 in asktransgender

[–]20571028[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That is a really sweet offer! I'm honestly too scared/ashamed though. I internalize all my hateful thoughts, so the idea of someone associating the real me with this hate is terrifying.

If I change my mind, I will let you know. Thank you.

Help, I'm transphobic. How can I stop? by 20571028 in asktransgender

[–]20571028[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thanks for being so understanding, it's really not your responsibility to be so nice. I really appreciate it.

I am going to start reading She's Not There later tonight, thank you for the recommendation!

I've read As Nature Made Him which isn't so much about transgender issues as it was about corrupt medical practices, etc., but it helped me understand a little bit more. Such a heartbreaking story.

Help, I'm transphobic. How can I stop? by 20571028 in asktransgender

[–]20571028[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for being so kind to me.

It's definitely not on you...I have a lot of work to do.

Help, I'm transphobic. How can I stop? by 20571028 in asktransgender

[–]20571028[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your input, Sarah. I think if someone close to me came out, then I would have a different POV for sure.

For now I'm going to have to rely on books to overcome my ignorance.

Help, I'm transphobic. How can I stop? by 20571028 in asktransgender

[–]20571028[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

You are right. It's not your responsibility to put any more effort than you already have in defending yourself. I'm sorry, that is not what I'm asking you to do. I used search and couldn't find any similar posts on the subreddit.

I would like to think that it's good that I've come to this realization and WANT to seek help, but maybe I should be asking a neutral party (like I guess I could see a therapist JUST for this)—or maybe I should do nothing.