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Scenario

How to Grieve the Child You Thought You Had While Supporting the Child You Have

My son came out as transgender and I love him but I am grieving the daughter I thought I had and I feel guilty for mourning someone who was never real.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Love asks us to hold both loss and celebration, mourning our own illusions while embracing another's truth.

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 Autonomy and Togetherness?”

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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