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I'll never forget my mums face when I showed her the result of my double mastectomy. She physically recoiled, but then pulled herself together to support me. But I'll never forget the horror in her face when she saw her physically healthy daughters bloody, bandaged chest. 6/8
Today, my wonderful mum is still by my side, and has been equally supportive of my detransition. But I'll never forget the pain I put her through, the expectations I had – that she forget her beloved daughter and welcome her new son without question. 7/8
The parents of trans people receive so little support or compassion. It is not transphobic for you to grieve, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. I used to say “I'm still me!” but I wasn't. Transition changes you, and your loved ones will be the first to notice that. 8/8
All good wishes and take care. And to your mum.
Thank you, you too. We shared a few bottles of wine the other night, she's doing grand.
Ah lovely post. I admire your bravery and compassion. Wishing you, and your mum, much happiness.
You have torn my heart. I know how, as a mother, I would have felt such agonising terror for a beloved daughter. Am so glad you have come through and found your way back to your loving ma - she is gold and, I'm sure she would tell me, so are you.
Thank you. I really was ignorant to the pain I was causing her back then. She never told me because she felt it was her job to protect me. Now that I know, I'm going to repay her 3 decades of love by making sure other parents like her don't feel like terrible people for grieving.
Saluti, please find the unroll here: My mum reluctantly supported my transition. She knew I was mentally unwell when I began pursuing it. She knew I was… https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1355612073724686341.html … Share this if you think it's interesting. 
You’re a very brave woman, and she sounds like a wonderful mother. I hope you can both heal. X
You two are so lucky to have each other.
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