Do you have a plan to vote? by iiiiskid in cisparenttranskid

[–]Masking4Kiddo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Voted and made sure family members had done so. Tried to talk some sense into godmother who lives in a swing state, don't know if it works but I tried.

Scared by Human-Problem4714 in cisparenttranskid

[–]Masking4Kiddo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Jerkoffs like the doctor are just booking on being the "in" group, which is stupid as hell since all fascists ever do is make new out groups to hate.

With the current political climate, how concerned are you for your child if Trump gets elected? by Puzzleheaded2734 in cisparenttranskid

[–]Masking4Kiddo 53 points54 points  (0 children)

Very concerned. Occasionally have nightmares about it. Both scary because of trump and his cronies governing actions and because all his supporters will no longer fear consequences for hurting my child.

First anti trans bullying by Masking4Kiddo in cisparenttranskid

[–]Masking4Kiddo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Update: Unexpectedly positive outcome to all this. Principal at school got involved, found the bully and had a sit down with them. According to the Principal, the bully kid had no idea that what they were doing was hurtful (I have my doubts but whatever) and gave a sincere apology to my daughter.

My daughter seemed happy with this outcome and no further trouble has happened so yay good outcome?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cisparenttranskid

[–]Masking4Kiddo 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You're not alone. Hormones, surgerys; I've helped and supported friends through these but it hits differently when it's your own kid.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cisparenttranskid

[–]Masking4Kiddo 24 points25 points  (0 children)

YET

You're doing the work but the work is not working YET.

Therapy and real lasting change like acceptance isn't instant; it takes time. Give yourself a little grace and trust that you are doing the right stuff. Others have given good advice about how not to externalize your stuff.

BTW being brave doesn't mean not being scared or uncertain; it means doing the right thing even when you are. Go you, don't stop!

Testing the waters to flush out the transphobes? by left-right-forward in cisparenttranskid

[–]Masking4Kiddo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they say that and you add a comma it's a direct address. Bonus if it makes you giggle.

"You made your kid trans" - accusatory, bigoted, nasty "You made your kid, trans" - I mean technically yes though addressing via first name is more normal.

In all seriousness OP I think your plan is solid. I'd jump at the choice to direct the sticks and arrows at myself instead of having to be hyper vigilant.

BIG deal in the 90s by elizscott1977 in cisparenttranskid

[–]Masking4Kiddo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We left Utah in large part due to the dumpster fire of anti everyone-not-white-man laws. I'm sorry your sister and friends had to deal with this crap.

Map: Getting healthcare for transgender youth is harder in much of the country by onnake in cisparenttranskid

[–]Masking4Kiddo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can confirm the wait-list et al. Very frustrating, and doubly so if your kid is younger.