From the Members

[Marge Bouvier Simpson]

Hello, I have just discovered that my 15 year old has been buying cross sex hormones over the internet and taking them. He has not come out to us as transgender yet. I am devastated but trying to hold it together so I can rationally talk to him about it later. I work in education and am dealing with more and more trans kids each year...most of whom have some form of ASD or mental health issues.

Hello, clarice star, and welcome. Your account has been activated.

I'm sorry to hear about your son accessing hormones online at the young age of 15. This is so scary. Age 15 is simply too young to consent to this medication, to realize the damage he could be doing to his male body with estrogen. And yes, ASD and mental health issues are seen over and over in this population, as you have witnessed in your career.

I invite you to post this introduction in our members-only area, as this public portion of the forum isn't visited too much by our members. You'll find support, advice and discussion there from like-minded parents in similar situations.

Welcome. You are not alone.