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Scenario

How to grieve your child's former identity

My daughter came out as transgender six months ago and I cannot tell anyone that while I love and support her I am also grieving the son I thought I had.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Celebrating someone's authentic self while mourning your previous understanding of them creates a grief that has no acceptable public expression.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Grief and anger — the rage underneath?”

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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