tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604620482023286355.post5723546388921848654..comments2024-03-18T02:24:24.746-04:00Comments on Learning in Tandem: When Your Teen Comes Out As TransAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11423343578843915247noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604620482023286355.post-22981969804321672112017-03-17T06:47:57.616-04:002017-03-17T06:47:57.616-04:00Such a fantastic post Koreen! I know it speaks fo...Such a fantastic post Koreen! I know it speaks for me and so many other parents of trans kids. Your bullet point list is wonderful and so true. It's almost like we go into auto pilot, claws come out and it's all about protecting and making our children feel safe and whole. I have already shared it on my social media and hope to do a blog post directing others to read it soon as well. Well Done! Warmest regards, Cheryl B. Evans (Author of I Promised Not to Tell: Raising a transgender child)Written by Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16065897454676197147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604620482023286355.post-79828195891685730212017-03-16T23:46:56.060-04:002017-03-16T23:46:56.060-04:00Exactly! Thank you both (all) for expressing what ...Exactly! Thank you both (all) for expressing what it's like. yes, a thousand times yes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604620482023286355.post-60443242525646451332017-03-14T10:40:21.354-04:002017-03-14T10:40:21.354-04:00Thanks so much! I'll definitely check out your...Thanks so much! I'll definitely check out your blog!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11423343578843915247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604620482023286355.post-5083124208267452052017-03-14T10:39:39.378-04:002017-03-14T10:39:39.378-04:00I try to remind myself that we get a lot of the ra...I try to remind myself that we get a lot of the rage from our kiddo because they know that we can take it (doesn't make it any easier, though!). We sometimes joke that there's never been a better time to be trans, but similarly, it's likely never been a better time to be a parent of a trans kid...we have the grace of more and more experts, visible trans adults in our communities, and ways of connecting with other parents. I can't imagine what this experience would have been like without having access to amazing resources. Thank you for your note; it means more than you know.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11423343578843915247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604620482023286355.post-44201991193211601552017-03-14T10:36:19.351-04:002017-03-14T10:36:19.351-04:00We are very lucky as well, Gwen...we have an excep...We are very lucky as well, Gwen...we have an exceptionally accepting community and extended family. Still, it's funny how much we struggle along the way, even when everyone tells us how great we are, or how great we are doing. Some days it's easier to hear that than others. Thanks and sending strength and love to you and your family.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11423343578843915247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604620482023286355.post-34407397522750833562017-03-14T08:55:22.316-04:002017-03-14T08:55:22.316-04:00This is great - I'm glad you are doing so much...This is great - I'm glad you are doing so much for others too! I have an 18yr old trans son and here is my blog if you're interested. I'll add yours to my blog roll. https://hismomsjourney.wordpress.comTN's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15578123799064945304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604620482023286355.post-87198751494980683442017-03-14T01:48:23.580-04:002017-03-14T01:48:23.580-04:00Thank you. My heart goes out to every parent who i...Thank you. My heart goes out to every parent who is doing their best for their child/children. I'm a trans adult, and my parents weren't much help at all. In fact, my dad was generally harder on me than anyone else. The kids may attack you...but at least they will always know that they have a safe place and that you have their back.Trans Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11144705729073122109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604620482023286355.post-3403337819514209552017-03-13T20:07:45.353-04:002017-03-13T20:07:45.353-04:00This is beautiful and rings very true for our fami...This is beautiful and rings very true for our family. Thankfully, we have had almost complete love and support from friends, family, and community. I can't imagine how much harder it is for those who don't. Thank you for writing this.Gwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08478343816755878412noreply@blogger.com