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Everyone in my immediate family knows that Anna may transition, and that I support her in it and want to "make a go" of it. Everyone is supportive. My stepmother made the most negative comment yet, which was "we just want to make sure you are doing what is best for you and makes you happy." I know, positively dreadful, yes? [sarcasm again] My
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Anna's family doesn't know yet, except her brother who only knows she "cross dresses" and MIGHT have an idea of why. I honestly think they will be ok eventually, but I hesitate to encourage her to tell them because if they arent ok I would feel terrible! They are mercifully free of any sort of organized religion (I wanted to say thank God, but I didnt want to offend anyone with my atheistic blasphemy!), so that should help.
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Not all of us religious folks are bad. I'm Reform Jewish, and my branch of Judaism actually has a blessing for trans people to recite when they transition! (Composed by a rabbi who happens to be a trans man, no less.)
As for atheists, I apply the same standard I do to everyone else: what matters is if you're a good person, and as for personal beliefs, I don't care unless you proselytize. ;)
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My mom actually tried to take my kids from me over my partner's transition. Since I had filed for custody and divorce in my state first- and the state had no issues with us- I still have my kids. I also had a very good lawyer, who told me to say absolutely NOTHING about transition unless asked- and then SHE would handle questions.(And her take was and where did she hear about it- from my two kids who have truly active imaginations?)
My mom doesn't want to know- my ex was upset at the "crossdresser aspect. WHen he heard transgender and we talked - he was more accepting.
Heidy's mom and sister have been accepting- her brother not so much so- and her dad.... just found out a short time ago.
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