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How to support family members while respecting their autonomy

My teenage nephew came out to me as trans but begged me not to tell his parents and I'm watching him struggle alone while carrying this secret that's eating me alive.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

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Someone wrestles with the responsibility of supporting a vulnerable loved one while honoring their right to control their own story and timeline.

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