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When family minimizes your authentic self-expression

My mom keeps telling people I'm 'going through a phase' when I talk about being non-binary but I'm 28 years old and this isn't a phase.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The particular hurt of having your deepest truths treated as temporary confusion by those who should know you best.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Identity and community — who we are in belonging?”

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