Parents of trans teenagers?

[Cantbelieveitsnotbetter]

So when my 16 yr old came out as trans to us early this year, I thought I would venture on to Mumsnet to see if there were any other parents going through the same experience.
I haven't posted much over the years on here and hadn't looked at chat for a good while, so now realise I was a bit naive in thinking that I would find advice or calm discussion on this topic.
Every single thread I have read in the sex and gender discussion category is from gender critical or LGB Alliance supporters and they are a little bit hostile to trans people to put it mildly.

So I was just wondering if there were any brave souls out there willing to have a more neutral discussion, especially if you have a child going through this at the moment.

I'm probably being naive again to think this is possible in the current climate but there we are. And to anyone thinking of posting gender critical views in response to this, I have read your views at great length on many other threads, so I'm good thanks.

We are four years in and I would say that after the first year of everyone just getting used to the change life went on but with my son not my daughter. The most important thing is he’s happy, he’s just who he was meant to be, he’s doing well at college, he has a great social life, a lovely girlfriend, my daughter was unhappy, my son is happy.

Ihaveroyallyscrewedup that"s so good to know.

Hi

Italiangreyhound
Sorry, I took my eye off this thread after inactivity.

It's so hard yes. We just had quite a bad week. I hate the feeling of just having to wait for help for so long.
I'm interested to hear about your groups. How did you find the virtual ones? I obviously haven't been looking in the right places.

Ihaveroyallyscrewedup

Sorry for only just seeing this.
Love to hear that your daughter is doing well. That is very much my philosophy. I'd much rather have a happy daughter, than a miserable son, no question.

Hearing that your son has great relationships is one of the most valuable things to hear. Thank you x

Clairehinge12399

Hi 👋

Has anyone found a good resource for advice and information?
My ds isn't quite a teen yet but over the last few months he has made me wonder if he might be trans or at least somewhere under the umbrella.
Its mainly just clothing and accesory choices at the moment, there is only the two of us at home which I guess doesn't help.
I am not jumping to any conclusions and I realise that the current environment is probably making me a touch paranoid.
Really just looking for advice / experiences of others regarding a balance between support and affirming at this point