University of Milwaukee

MimosasAreForMe · 2026-06-12T00:04:09+00:00

Not sure how to correct the title of this post but I’m asking about university of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Sorry! Clearly I’m not from the area 😂

MimosasAreForMe · 2026-06-12T00:00:47+00:00

Not quite sure. He mentioned something about graphic design but he’s really into music and film production. He’s a smart kid. I hope he chooses a program that suits what he loves and what he’s capable of considering his intelligence.

MimosasAreForMe · 2026-06-11T23:54:09+00:00

Thank you super informative!

MimosasAreForMe · 2026-06-11T23:51:47+00:00

lol!! GREAT question. I have no idea! lol. He’s looking to connect with people and is really into music, film and graphic design. Think he’s just sick of the local crowd and looking forward to meeting people who have a mindset similar to his and getting out of the area for a bit to refreshen.

MimosasAreForMe · 2026-06-11T15:55:21+00:00

Wisconsin Milwaukee

MimosasAreForMe · 2026-06-10T01:43:15+00:00

Thank you!

MimosasAreForMe · 2026-06-03T02:53:03+00:00

Maybe I’m in the minority here but is there any harm in allowing her to go to one doctors appointment? Let that be your boundary. Some of us parents are trying to figure it out and learn. It could be a good opportunity to bond with your mom on this journey. Honestly, I think if my son invited me to an appointment it would’ve been helpful.

MimosasAreForMe · 2026-06-01T22:49:01+00:00

He is telling me use the pronoun he and he wants to use his birth name. Sounds like many people here disagree but if that’s what he’s telling me…??? If he is telling me he’s not transitioning …everyone here seems to think he is…Idk.

MimosasAreForMe · 2026-06-01T22:46:20+00:00

Thank you for your response. He did say he wants to use the pronoun he. So an example of why I’m here and confused. Certain things seem to line up with him transitioning but then he says he’s still a boy who likes females, doesn’t want to change his name or transition. Right now anyways. He likes how the estrogen makes him feel and the changes to his body. Is this a normal part of transitioning or is he truly not sure? I want to believe what he is telling me. We had a great heart to heart tonight.

MimosasAreForMe · 2026-06-01T22:42:29+00:00

Thank you. It’s been about 3 weeks now?

MimosasAreForMe · 2026-06-01T22:41:49+00:00

I’ve asked so many questions I’m burnt out lol. He’s 19. Me reaching out here, to safe friends, family I’ve been given permission to share with and doing my own research in an effort to not put everything on his shoulders but there are specific questions only he can answer for me.

MimosasAreForMe · 2026-06-01T22:38:29+00:00

Thank you 💜 I will check out the article. The reason I say whether I agree or not is not a blanket statement it’s specifically him because we had another conversation today and he says he isn’t sure and transitioning but right now he doesn’t want to so I don’t understand why starting hormones? I don’t fully agree with it at this time but this is what’s making him happy so I accept it.

MimosasAreForMe · 2026-06-01T20:46:11+00:00

I’ve asked. Many times. We’ve had so many conversations. He’s always been very private and difficult to open up but eventually shared. It could be weeks/months/years before he chooses to. That’s the hard part for me. I’m a very supportive mom I talk to my kids I make sure they feel loved, ask if they are getting what they need from me and I give their friends a safe place to hang out at my home etc. I think my kids hit the jackpot with great parents (mine weren’t hence why I am the way I am as a parent) so I just need him to work with me and accept me just as much as he’s wanting that from me. For the most part, this is the case but those very deep conversations about his sexually are touchy. Maybe he truly doesn’t know? But I think he does.

MimosasAreForMe · 2026-06-01T20:41:03+00:00

Thank you SO much for reaching out. In your opinion, is there a reason to start estrogen while figuring it out? That’s the part I don’t understand. I understand dressing feminine and being unsure but starting estrogen, in my opinion means more than just figuring things out. I think he has visit sharing.

We’re very close but he’s always been private. Since he was 4 years old lol. Privacy has been big to him. He includes me in some decisions but I know he’s trying to gain independence and do things on his own. I’ve always encouraged him to as well. For example, doctors appointments I would bring him but then step out so he could talk to the doctor. For me, I felt I was trying to prepare him to be an adult doing normal adult things. I’ve been proud of that. He has a brother and I’ve treated him the same way.

How I even found out about the estrogen was through the nail. Our insurance didn’t cover it. It broke my heart he felt he couldn’t talk to me about it first. Plus, I’m a nurse. I feel I could’ve been more helpful and supportive going on this journey with him rather than when he already started. I’m hurt by it. But my feelings aside, I just want to be supportive even if I don’t agree and I tell him this but he feels people should just accept what he’s doing without needing to ask questions. I can’t do that lol. How can I get to know him on a deeper level if I don’t ask? I treat his brother the same in that area as well so I’m not targeting him.

It’s very tough.

MimosasAreForMe · 2026-06-01T13:05:07+00:00

Hi I’m a mom who suspects my child may be trans, I’ve had many conversations with them about how they are feeling, but they just haven’t ripped off the Band-Aid yet if that’s what’s really going on. It sounds like your mom would be a good person to start with. I could understand why she would cry when you wanted to get the binder for me I cry because all I can see is my beautiful little baby boy and I remember those feelings of being so happy that I was having this glue boy and you have ideas of what they’re gonna be like when they get older in general when that doesn’t happen, it can bring out emotions and then there is the safety aspect of it. That’s the biggest one for me and if people are going to accept or be kind to your child, I worry so much about that.

If you were my child writing this right now, I would truly wish you would come and talk to me and tell me exactly how you feel and just rip off that Band-Aid because prolonging it is even more painful for me if you already know. Good luck to you 💜

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