But just as a child being trans should not change your love for them, it does not change your duty to set boundaries for their wellbeing AND teach them how to make wise choices about how they treat their body. 2/
Show this thread
I do think one of the most valuable projects a parent of a gender dysphoric child can pursue is radical acceptance that their child is living a trans life. The more you cultivate acceptance the more you can promote the kind of careful, informed self care a trans life requires. 1/
-
-
-
I do believe the more a parent can accept “hey when they hit 18 their choices and the consequences those choices create are their own” (which is reality) the more clearly you can perceive how to effectively love your kid. 3/
Show this thread -
I’ve often felt that as a detrans person my anxiety about my kid considering these choices is lower than most ppl. These choices are incredibly important, the ways they impact your life can’t be exaggerated, and hey I lived through it so if you want to live through it I get it.
Show this thread -
But if you think for ONE SECOND I would let a social worker try to tell me what substances I have to let my teen put in their body ppphh I’ve seen the affirmative care training powerpoints y’all don’t know shit about shit.
Show this thread
End of conversation
New conversation -
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.