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Trans nephew - how to support?

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Bunny2021 · 12/06/2023 18:47

My 16 year old nephew has just announced to the wider family that he wants to be known by a girls name.

This has come as quite a shock to the family. He definitely has autism/Asperger’s (although his parents never got him formally diagnosed) and has always been a bit different.

I just don’t know what to text (it was my brother that broke the news to my mum and I). I want to show him that I still care about him - although I’m still getting my head around this and not quite sure how to process this news.

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Inamuddle36 · 18/06/2023 11:36

@NeighbourhoodWatchPotholeDivision excellent essay! Thanks for the link.

Inamuddle36 · 18/06/2023 11:40

@Bunny2021 I was in your shoes a year ago. It is very difficult. Happy to discuss privately if you would like to PM. Best wishes.

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