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Scenario

When your child's transition makes you question your own gender identity

My trans daughter asked me why I never questioned my gender and I realized I have no idea what it actually feels like to be a woman versus just performing what was expected of me.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

A parent confronts the distinction between authentic gender experience and learned social performance through their child's questioning.

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 Cisgender identity examined?”

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.

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