Hey transfolk I need some advice: a little (16) cousin of mine is doing some rather edgy experimenting with his look. 1/
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Replying to @KillerMartinis
His mom says he's a "free spirit" and "adventurous." I'm seeing beautiful grooming, lipstick, feminine hairstyles. I don't know the kid well
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Replying to @KillerMartinis
So I'm watching this go down on Facebook and wondering what to do, if anything. This isn't a place where resources abound for them. Advice?
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Replying to @KillerMartinis
Support unconditionally. You don't have to address gender directly, per se, but if it is known that support exists, it helps
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Replying to @EmilyGorcenski
I'm watching his mom post these pics of him feminine presenting with BOYBOYBOY all over the captions. Hence my query.
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Replying to @KillerMartinis
thinking back to my own life, having a trusted support would have been the biggest thing that could have helped.
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Replying to @EmilyGorcenski
sounds like asking for babysitting and then just not being jerks is a decent path forward then
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a gentle compliment or two on his style would send a big, positive message, too :)
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