I came out as non-binary six months ago and my mom keeps saying she's trying but still deadnames me in front of relatives and I don't know if I should keep being patient or set harder boundaries.
More people experience this than they realize.
The gap between stated good intentions and harmful actions forces impossible choices between family connection and self-protection.
“Where Are You with Queer identity as political and personal?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.