My mom keeps using my deadname in family group chats even though everyone else uses my chosen name and I don't know if she's doing it on purpose or just forgetting.
More people experience this than they realize.
The gap between who you are becoming and who your family needs you to be creates a daily erosion of belonging.
“Where Are You with Non-binary and genderqueer identity?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.