Periagoge
Scenario

When family support comes with conditions that negate its value

I'm transgender and my brother says he 'supports' me but still deadnames me in front of his kids because he doesn't want to 'confuse' them.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Conditional acceptance often causes more psychological harm than outright rejection because it maintains hope while delivering continued injury.

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 Sibling identity dynamics?”

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.

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