cross-posted from: https://lemmygrad.ml/post/7007283

Basically, I’m planning on having that conversation with my parents soon (who have never even suspected me of being anything but cishet).

My parents are … I’m not sure how conservative or liberal they are in regards to LGBTQ issues (we’re an Indian family that never talks about things like this). I know I’m supposed to be leading the conversation, but I’m not sure how well I can explain even the concept of being transgender to my parents (I doubt they have ever thought about it). They might take me a lot more seriously if I can get an “official” looking document, and it will help with establishing a baseline.

Your help will be much appreciated.

I’m crossposting to here because Hexbear seems to be down

Edit: I’ll just try to gauge their thinking on LGBTQ issues for now. Mentally speaking, I need time to sort everything out. I need to stop panicking.

  • HippoCookie897@lemmygrad.mlEnglish
    4·
    7 days ago

    Does this help?

    I hope they are accepting but if they are not, know that you are not alone. Many have walked a path similar to yours and there is support.

    • Sodium_nitride@lemmygrad.mlOP
      2·
      7 days ago

      I’m not sure how much this will help, but I will try using it. Thanks a lot. I’m really feeling crushed, not knowing what they will tell me.

        • Sodium_nitride@lemmygrad.mlOP
          1·
          6 days ago

          I chickened out. I’ll tell them later. How much later, I don’t know. I feel so paralyzed with everything going on (especially my studies) and I can’t think properly at all. I might even delay taking hormones (but I guess I could still do voice training in the meantime). I don’t know however.