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Posted by Marge Bouvier Simpson - 02-Jun-2022, 11:23 PM |
(02-Jun-2022, 06:13 PM)DadandMom Wrote: Mom and Dad (really just Dad) just joined. Welcome. I'm sorry yet another parent is having to deal with yet another kid who has come out as trans, suddenly and out of the blue. It does sound like you are off to a good start as far as understanding what you are dealing with. You are correct that most resources are slanted toward the "affirmation only" approach. There's a podcast called "Gender: A Wider Lens" that offers lots of great information. It is often recommended as a place to start for parents in your position. Be cautious when hiring a therapist or other professional. Most will immediately affirm. It can be very difficult to find one that is neutral. Some will even claim to be neutral when speaking with parents but will then secretly affirm when working with your child. Your account has been activated. You'll find support from like-minded parents in the members-only area. Again, welcome. Best wishes. |
Posted by DadandMom - 02-Jun-2022, 06:13 PM |
Mom and Dad (really just Dad) just joined. 2 nights ago our 17 yr old daughter wants to be a boy. While shocked, we probably took the cues not strong enough. (baggy clothing, cutting her hair off, being highly ingrained in the LGBTQ movement.) The bad news. She has has already come out with her friends over a year ago. We are just catching up. She has done all of the research, etc, and has made up her mind 90% (her words) The good news is she has a new boyfriend, (who is gay apparently?) It is the first real relationship she has had. She is also beautiful (when she want to be) as a girl. Meaning, and I dont know how to say this PC, so i apologize, skinny, nice "proportions" beautiful face, etc, etc. She is also a straight A student from a typical household. Loving family with 3 kids, all close in age. and she has friends. I guess the reason why we are skeptical is because of her actions. Dresses up with makeup, wears crop tops. puts in contacts. All when she is going out with friends and wants to be noticed. (Especially her boyfriend) who we have met. Also she like to do girl stuff. (Again, i know this isn't PC and don't want to gender assign) sews, paints nails, etc, etc. She doesn't do anything that you would expect from a boy. There is not a lot of resources out there that is not slanted. I know the first step is to talk to her plainly and be supportive. (If she really is trans, then fine, but all of the evidence and actions just don't jive) The second step is to find a professional that she, us, and the rest of the family can talk to. (We dont even know where to start) What i am worried about is her having surgery and hormone treatments with out vetting 110%. It is going to be a process, for Mom and Dad, just aren't going to say ok without questioning. (While being respectful and supportive) |
Posted by PinkSweater - 19-Apr-2022, 01:24 AM |
Hello! Just letting you know I registered and am awaiting mod approval. Thank you very much. |
Posted by Marge Bouvier Simpson - 14-Apr-2022, 04:02 AM |
(13-Apr-2022, 09:33 PM)Kikisummers1 Wrote: Hello, waiting to be activated to the full member board. Thank you! Thanks for your patience, and welcome to the board. Your account has been activated. |
Posted by Kikisummers1 - 13-Apr-2022, 09:33 PM |
Hello, waiting to be activated to the full member board. Thank you! |
Posted by Marge Bouvier Simpson - 05-Apr-2022, 06:03 PM |
(05-Apr-2022, 02:50 PM)Tonia234 Wrote: Hi, Hi, Tonia234. Welcome to the board. All accounts are activated manually by a moderator for access to the members-only board. Thanks for your patience. Your account has been activated. |
Posted by Tonia234 - 05-Apr-2022, 02:50 PM |
Hi, I registered and validated my email but can only see the public boards. How do I get full access? Thank you in advance! |
Posted by Marge Bouvier Simpson - 28-Feb-2022, 03:58 PM |
(28-Feb-2022, 10:09 AM)MartinH Wrote: I'm trying to register, but the form is rejecting my valid email address - can you tell me how to get past this? It's an email at live.co.uk which is legit. Hi, Martin. Could it be that you already registered using the screenname jon (all lowercase letters)? Someone registered in December with a similar IP address and a similar live.co.uk email address as your MartinH screenname. Try signing in with your usual email address, using the username jon, then let me know. Once we figure it out, I can delete this reply so that this info does not remain on the web. Just let me know. |
Posted by MartinH - 28-Feb-2022, 10:09 AM |
I'm trying to register, but the form is rejecting my valid email address - can you tell me how to get past this? It's an email at live.co.uk which is legit. |
Posted by Marge Bouvier Simpson - 25-Feb-2022, 04:03 PM |
(25-Feb-2022, 08:44 AM)Emz Wrote:(12-Oct-2017, 10:44 PM)admin Wrote: I apologise if I am being dim but I cannot see any link to click on in the info below in order to register. Hi, Emz. To join the board, look up toward the top of this page and you will see a black bar going across the page. In that black bar, toward the left-hand side, is the word "register." Click on "register" and follow the prompts to create an account. Once you have completed that process, your account must also be activated by a moderator. The activation process is manual, so you may have to wait a few hours (or more) depending upon moderator availability, before you can access the members-only area. I hope this info is helpful. If you follow the directions above and are still having issues joining/registering, just post back here again and we will figure something out. Best wishes, and welcome to the forum. |
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