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How to process identity grief while supporting a transitioning child

My son came out as transgender and I'm struggling to grieve the daughter I thought I had while also trying to love the son I actually have.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Supporting a loved one's authentic identity can require mourning previous assumptions while simultaneously celebrating their truth.

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