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Scenario

When identity affirmation feels selfish

I am transgender and my elderly grandmother keeps using my old name and pronouns but she is 89 and I do not know if correcting her is worth the family drama it will cause.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You are weighing your need for recognition against compassion for someone who may not understand.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Moral courage in everyday life?”

Peri

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.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.