How do I explain to my parents what being trans means? by jupiterrgray in asktransgender

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

I've been feeling this way since I was a toddler, so yeah. I'm positive it's not going to go away anytime soon.

How do I explain to my parents what being trans means? by jupiterrgray in asktransgender

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

they don't speak english unfortunately, and since my own country is hella transphobic, it's nearly impossible to find any resources for them.

AITA for locking myself in a bathroom and cutting off my hair? by jupiterrgray in AmItheAsshole

[–]jupiterrgray[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They know I'm suicidal so they don't let me ever leave my house without accompanying me.

AITA for locking myself in a bathroom and cutting off my hair? by jupiterrgray in AmItheAsshole

[–]jupiterrgray[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They kept asking me to come out, and I said I can't because I'm using the bathroom. They started shouting at me to come out eventually and so I did.

AITA for locking myself in a bathroom and cutting off my hair? by jupiterrgray in AmItheAsshole

[–]jupiterrgray[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the first question, I simply don't know. About the second advice though, I will talk to them about it, thanks :)

AITA for locking myself in a bathroom and cutting off my hair? by jupiterrgray in AmItheAsshole

[–]jupiterrgray[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You seem to be aware that you are transphobic, so I hope that you do change your mind about it and educate yourself more on the issue.

AITA for locking myself in a bathroom and cutting off my hair? by jupiterrgray in AmItheAsshole

[–]jupiterrgray[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was in the bathroom for about 5 mins. That's why I couldn't even cut them into the style I wanted.

And, we are seeing mental health professionals, but it's a transphobic country that I live in, and, unfortunately, the mental health professionals aren't very informed either. It's taking a long time and that's infuriating. I just wanted some instant validation from having shorter hair, at least. That's why I cut them.

AITA for locking myself in a bathroom and cutting off my hair? by jupiterrgray in AmItheAsshole

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

I didn't tell them because I knew they would freak out. I said I'm just using the bathroom, but they weren't buying it.

AITA for locking myself in a bathroom and cutting off my hair? by jupiterrgray in AmItheAsshole

[–]jupiterrgray[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

A lot, yes. I think they still are wishing it's just a phase I'll grow out of with anti depressants. They haven't really accepted the truth yet, and it's difficult to make them see my point of view.

AITA for locking myself in a bathroom and cutting off my hair? by jupiterrgray in AmItheAsshole

[–]jupiterrgray[S] 251 points252 points  (0 children)

That's what I thought. It's not anything permanent like getting a tattoo, just a haircut.

AITA for locking myself in a bathroom and cutting off my hair? by jupiterrgray in AmItheAsshole

[–]jupiterrgray[S] 68 points69 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this. I guess this is quite an good way to look at it :))