Our friend group has been really supportive since I started using they/them pronouns, but there's this weird dynamic where some friends are 'perfect' with pronouns and others still slip up regularly, and the perfect ones are getting frustrated with the ones who mess up. I feel caught in the middle because I don't want my identity to become a source of conflict in our group, but I also need the support to continue.
More people experience this than they realize.
Personal growth becomes a group dynamic where different rates of change create hierarchy and judgment within a supportive community.
“Where Are You with Non-binary and genderqueer identity?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
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