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Re: CCT,
Transgenderism has been recognized for some years now as a real and legitimate thing. A lot of people really can't seem to get their minds around it, that a person can literally be in heart and mind a gender opposite to the body they were born in. It seems very weird and impossible--and yet... it isn't. And it is such a difficult kind of life to live, due to the lack of acceptance and understanding--not something someone casually chooses, because they want to be in the club.
posted by
Ciel
on November 6, 2014 at 11:24 AM
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I am afraid I didn't know it existed, but of course no one called it by name in the old days. Can't wonder though it is like joining a Clique.
posted by
C_C_T
on November 6, 2014 at 10:44 AM
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Ciel
We have similar kinds of 'drama' in the family, although there's actually no drama involved - everyone is taking it in stride...
posted by
Nautikos
on November 5, 2014 at 3:59 PM
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Re: jeansaw,
Yes, I know you have, and I am waving encouragement from your cheering section!
And as to my grandkids, acceptance is a given in this family... But the older one... well, we have to certainly accept that he has his needs, though they may not be what they are thought to be.
posted by
Ciel
on November 5, 2014 at 9:44 AM
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ceil
some are growing pains and others we need to accept and support. you are right about drama in families, i have had my share lately.
posted by
jeansaw
on November 5, 2014 at 9:23 AM
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Re: Pat,
Their immediate family has exactly that kind of acceptance and understanding--and my daughter at least is damned hard to spin, so if the older one is putting on a show to grab attention, she will be onto him in a split trice!
posted by
Ciel
on November 4, 2014 at 5:47 AM
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They get so freaked out and emotional in their teens, it is a wonder
any of them make it to 25. Add questions about being gay, transgender and it really gets difficult at times. All you can do is love them and live the "I'm okay, you're okay" philosophy. ♥
posted by
Pat_B
on November 4, 2014 at 3:31 AM
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family dramas...it is a tough road to walk is my first thought always...helps a lot if family are mature though. Loved the Stud Finder quip....very clever.LOL
posted by
Kabu
on November 3, 2014 at 8:26 PM
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Family drama seems to be a part of every family I know, including my own. Some do a good job of dealing with it, for others, it is major trauma.
posted by
TAPS.
on November 3, 2014 at 7:28 PM
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That is great that your family is so accepting.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on November 3, 2014 at 4:39 PM
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