I changed my name after transitioning and my grandmother refuses to use it, saying she'll call me what she's always called me, and I don't know if I should keep fighting or accept that some people won't change.
More people experience this than they realize.
The tension between honoring family bonds and demanding recognition of your authentic self creates an impossible choice between belonging and dignity.
“Where Are You with Converting — gaining a new identity?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.